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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.21, 32,992.86 and 13,297.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.21, 32,992.86 and 13,297.61 is: 18,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.21 : 32,992.86 = 13,297.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.21/32,992.86 = 13,297.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.21x = 32,992.86 × 13,297.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.21x = 438,726,185.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,726,185.06/23,907.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.21

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