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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.84, 32,979.92 and 13,288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.84, 32,979.92 and 13,288.23 is: 18,338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.84 : 32,979.92 = 13,288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.84/32,979.92 = 13,288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.84x = 32,979.92 × 13,288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.84x = 438,244,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,244,695.90/23,897.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.26

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