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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.13, 32,989.07 and 13,294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.13, 32,989.07 and 13,294.53 is: 18,346.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.13 : 32,989.07 = 13,294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.13/32,989.07 = 13,294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.13x = 32,989.07 × 13,294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.13x = 438,574,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,574,214.02/23,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.45

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