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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.72, 32,981.52 and 13,289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.72, 32,981.52 and 13,289.41 is: 18,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.72 : 32,981.52 = 13,289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.72/32,981.52 = 13,289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.72x = 32,981.52 × 13,289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.72x = 438,304,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,304,941.70/23,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.33

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