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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,898.87, 32,979.99 and 13,288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,898.87, 32,979.99 and 13,288.26 is: 18,337.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,898.87 : 32,979.99 = 13,288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,898.87/32,979.99 = 13,288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,898.87x = 32,979.99 × 13,288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,898.87x = 438,246,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,246,681.92/23,898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.55

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