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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.88, 32,990.11 and 13,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.88, 32,990.11 and 13,295.28 is: 18,347.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.88 : 32,990.11 = 13,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.88/32,990.11 = 13,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.88x = 32,990.11 × 13,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.88x = 438,612,716.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,612,716.44/23,905.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.49

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