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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,902.77, 32,984.96 and 13,292.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,902.77, 32,984.96 and 13,292.18 is: 18,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,902.77 : 32,984.96 = 13,292.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,902.77/32,984.96 = 13,292.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,902.77x = 32,984.96 × 13,292.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,902.77x = 438,442,025.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,442,025.61/23,902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.73

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