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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.86, 32,983.20 and 13,291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.86, 32,983.20 and 13,291.27 is: 18,341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.86 : 32,983.20 = 13,291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.86/32,983.20 = 13,291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.86x = 32,983.20 × 13,291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.86x = 438,388,534.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,388,534.21/23,901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.19

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