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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.84, 32,990.96 and 13,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.84, 32,990.96 and 13,296.24 is: 18,349.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.84 : 32,990.96 = 13,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.84/32,990.96 = 13,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.84x = 32,990.96 × 13,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.84x = 438,655,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,655,721.99/23,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.31

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