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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.78, 32,985.39 and 13,292.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.78, 32,985.39 and 13,292.37 is: 18,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.78 : 32,985.39 = 13,292.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.78/32,985.39 = 13,292.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.78x = 32,985.39 × 13,292.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.78x = 438,454,008.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,454,008.47/23,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,341.69

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