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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.44, 32,993.08 and 13,152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.44, 32,993.08 and 13,152.78 is: 18,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.44 : 32,993.08 = 13,152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.44/32,993.08 = 13,152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.44x = 32,993.08 × 13,152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.44x = 433,950,722.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,950,722.76/23,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.28

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