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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.10, 32,979.27 and 13,287.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.10, 32,979.27 and 13,287.10 is: 18,336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.10 : 32,979.27 = 13,287.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.10/32,979.27 = 13,287.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.10x = 32,979.27 × 13,287.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.10x = 438,198,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,198,858.42/23,898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.14

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