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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.94, 32,989.63 and 13,150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.94, 32,989.63 and 13,150.27 is: 18,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.94 : 32,989.63 = 13,150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.94/32,989.63 = 13,150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.94x = 32,989.63 × 13,150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.94x = 433,822,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,822,541.70/23,904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,147.82

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