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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.54, 32,984.28 and 13,291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.54, 32,984.28 and 13,291.26 is: 18,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.54 : 32,984.28 = 13,291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.54/32,984.28 = 13,291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.54x = 32,984.28 × 13,291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.54x = 438,402,641.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,402,641.39/23,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.02

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