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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.72, 32,988.42 and 13,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.72, 32,988.42 and 13,294.40 is: 18,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.72 : 32,988.42 = 13,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.72/32,988.42 = 13,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.72x = 32,988.42 × 13,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.72x = 438,561,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,561,250.85/23,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.22

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