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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.83, 32,990.55 and 13,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.83, 32,990.55 and 13,297.15 is: 18,349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.83 : 32,990.55 = 13,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.83/32,990.55 = 13,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.83x = 32,990.55 × 13,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.83x = 438,680,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,680,291.93/23,906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.58

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