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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.24, 32,983.74 and 13,290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.24, 32,983.74 and 13,290.96 is: 18,341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.24 : 32,983.74 = 13,290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.24/32,983.74 = 13,290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.24x = 32,983.74 × 13,290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.24x = 438,385,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,385,568.99/23,901.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.54

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