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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.48, 32,989.92 and 13,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.48, 32,989.92 and 13,295.84 is: 18,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.48 : 32,989.92 = 13,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.48/32,989.92 = 13,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.48x = 32,989.92 × 13,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.48x = 438,628,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,628,697.93/23,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.69

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