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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.44, 32,989.19 and 13,294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.44, 32,989.19 and 13,294.85 is: 18,346.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.44 : 32,989.19 = 13,294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.44/32,989.19 = 13,294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.44x = 32,989.19 × 13,294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.44x = 438,586,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,586,101.25/23,905.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.71

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