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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.77, 32,983.58 and 13,291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.77, 32,983.58 and 13,291.18 is: 18,341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.77 : 32,983.58 = 13,291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.77/32,983.58 = 13,291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.77x = 32,983.58 × 13,291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.77x = 438,390,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,390,533.91/23,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.34

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