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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.08, 32,982.12 and 13,288.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.08, 32,982.12 and 13,288.59 is: 18,337.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.08 : 32,982.12 = 13,288.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.08/32,982.12 = 13,288.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.08x = 32,982.12 × 13,288.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.08x = 438,285,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,285,870.01/23,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.50

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