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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.28, 32,990.20 and 13,295.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.28, 32,990.20 and 13,295.69 is: 18,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.28 : 32,990.20 = 13,295.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.28/32,990.20 = 13,295.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.28x = 32,990.20 × 13,295.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.28x = 438,627,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,627,447.62/23,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.79

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