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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.63, 32,989.30 and 13,295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.63, 32,989.30 and 13,295.03 is: 18,346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.63 : 32,989.30 = 13,295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.63/32,989.30 = 13,295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.63x = 32,989.30 × 13,295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.63x = 438,593,782.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,593,782.41/23,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.88

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