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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.36, 32,983.45 and 13,290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.36, 32,983.45 and 13,290.76 is: 18,341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.36 : 32,983.45 = 13,290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.36/32,983.45 = 13,290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.36x = 32,983.45 × 13,290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.36x = 438,375,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,375,117.92/23,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.01

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