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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.56, 32,990.84 and 13,294.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.56, 32,990.84 and 13,294.97 is: 18,347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.56 : 32,990.84 = 13,294.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.56/32,990.84 = 13,294.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.56x = 32,990.84 × 13,294.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.56x = 438,612,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,612,245.00/23,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.71

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