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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.92, 32,984.73 and 13,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.92, 32,984.73 and 13,292.92 is: 18,342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.92 : 32,984.73 = 13,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.92/32,984.73 = 13,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.92x = 32,984.73 × 13,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.92x = 438,463,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,463,377.11/23,903.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.74

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