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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.79, 32,988.15 and 13,294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.79, 32,988.15 and 13,294.38 is: 18,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.79 : 32,988.15 = 13,294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.79/32,988.15 = 13,294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.79x = 32,988.15 × 13,294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.79x = 438,557,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,557,001.60/23,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.45

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