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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.81, 32,980.38 and 13,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.81, 32,980.38 and 13,289.22 is: 18,338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.81 : 32,980.38 = 13,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.81/32,980.38 = 13,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.81x = 32,980.38 × 13,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.81x = 438,283,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,283,495.04/23,899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.37

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