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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.25, 32,991.77 and 13,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.25, 32,991.77 and 13,295.87 is: 18,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.25 : 32,991.77 = 13,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.25/32,991.77 = 13,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.25x = 32,991.77 × 13,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.25x = 438,654,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,654,284.99/23,905.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.70

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