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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.48, 32,994.78 and 13,299.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.48, 32,994.78 and 13,299.72 is: 18,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.48 : 32,994.78 = 13,299.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.48/32,994.78 = 13,299.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.48x = 32,994.78 × 13,299.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.48x = 438,821,335.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,821,335.46/23,907.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.98

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