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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.61, 32,984.24 and 13,291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.61, 32,984.24 and 13,291.01 is: 18,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.61 : 32,984.24 = 13,291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.61/32,984.24 = 13,291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.61x = 32,984.24 × 13,291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.61x = 438,393,863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,393,863.68/23,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.60

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