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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.38, 32,983.13 and 13,290.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.38, 32,983.13 and 13,290.83 is: 18,340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.38 : 32,983.13 = 13,290.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.38/32,983.13 = 13,290.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.38x = 32,983.13 × 13,290.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.38x = 438,373,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,373,107.24/23,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.91

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