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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.40, 32,989.30 and 13,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.40, 32,989.30 and 13,295.02 is: 18,347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.40 : 32,989.30 = 13,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.40/32,989.30 = 13,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.40x = 32,989.30 × 13,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.40x = 438,593,403.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,593,403.29/23,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.04

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