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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.54, 32,979.87 and 13,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.54, 32,979.87 and 13,287.54 is: 18,336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.54 : 32,979.87 = 13,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.54/32,979.87 = 13,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.54x = 32,979.87 × 13,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.54x = 438,221,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,221,341.82/23,898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.74

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