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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.33, 32,977.89 and 13,287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.33, 32,977.89 and 13,287.06 is: 18,335.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.33 : 32,977.89 = 13,287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.33/32,977.89 = 13,287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.33x = 32,977.89 × 13,287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.33x = 438,179,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,179,203.10/23,898.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.14

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