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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.42, 32,988.95 and 13,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.42, 32,988.95 and 13,150.14 is: 18,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.42 : 32,988.95 = 13,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.42/32,988.95 = 13,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.42x = 32,988.95 × 13,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.42x = 433,809,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,809,310.95/23,904.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.66

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