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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.82, 32,989.56 and 13,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.82, 32,989.56 and 13,295.22 is: 18,347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.82 : 32,989.56 = 13,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.82/32,989.56 = 13,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.82x = 32,989.56 × 13,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.82x = 438,603,457.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,603,457.90/23,905.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.15

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