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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.39, 32,990.23 and 13,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.39, 32,990.23 and 13,150.71 is: 18,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.39 : 32,990.23 = 13,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.39/32,990.23 = 13,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.39x = 32,990.23 × 13,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.39x = 433,844,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,844,947.56/23,905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.42

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