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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.70, 32,984.94 and 13,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.70, 32,984.94 and 13,292 is: 18,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.70 : 32,984.94 = 13,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.70/32,984.94 = 13,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.70x = 32,984.94 × 13,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.70x = 438,435,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,435,822.48/23,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,343.29

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