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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.42, 32,990.11 and 13,150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.42, 32,990.11 and 13,150.58 is: 18,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.42 : 32,990.11 = 13,150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.42/32,990.11 = 13,150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.42x = 32,990.11 × 13,150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.42x = 433,838,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,838,882.94/23,905.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.14

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