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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.44, 32,988.76 and 13,150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.44, 32,988.76 and 13,150.26 is: 18,146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.44 : 32,988.76 = 13,150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.44/32,988.76 = 13,150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.44x = 32,988.76 × 13,150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.44x = 433,810,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,810,771.08/23,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.95

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