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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.39, 32,983.79 and 13,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.39, 32,983.79 and 13,291.02 is: 18,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.39 : 32,983.79 = 13,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.39/32,983.79 = 13,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.39x = 32,983.79 × 13,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.39x = 438,388,146.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,388,146.11/23,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.53

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