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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.97, 32,988.33 and 13,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.97, 32,988.33 and 13,149.66 is: 18,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.97 : 32,988.33 = 13,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.97/32,988.33 = 13,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.97x = 32,988.33 × 13,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.97x = 433,785,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,785,323.47/23,903.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.00

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