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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.96, 32,988.60 and 13,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.96, 32,988.60 and 13,295.16 is: 18,347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.96 : 32,988.60 = 13,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.96/32,988.60 = 13,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.96x = 32,988.60 × 13,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.96x = 438,588,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,588,715.18/23,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.18

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