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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.54, 32,990.31 and 13,294.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.54, 32,990.31 and 13,294.86 is: 18,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.54 : 32,990.31 = 13,294.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.54/32,990.31 = 13,294.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.54x = 32,990.31 × 13,294.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.54x = 438,601,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,601,552.81/23,904.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.04

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