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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.53, 32,980.14 and 13,287.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.53, 32,980.14 and 13,287.09 is: 18,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.53 : 32,980.14 = 13,287.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.53/32,980.14 = 13,287.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.53x = 32,980.14 × 13,287.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.53x = 438,210,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,210,088.39/23,899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.51

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