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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,902.48, 32,984.98 and 13,292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,902.48, 32,984.98 and 13,292.02 is: 18,342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,902.48 : 32,984.98 = 13,292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,902.48/32,984.98 = 13,292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,902.48x = 32,984.98 × 13,292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,902.48x = 438,437,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,437,013.86/23,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.74

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