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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.16, 32,993.10 and 13,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.16, 32,993.10 and 13,297 is: 18,350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.16 : 32,993.10 = 13,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.16/32,993.10 = 13,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.16x = 32,993.10 × 13,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.16x = 438,709,250.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,709,250.70/23,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.54

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