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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.56, 32,990.98 and 13,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.56, 32,990.98 and 13,296.84 is: 18,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.56 : 32,990.98 = 13,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.56/32,990.98 = 13,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.56x = 32,990.98 × 13,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.56x = 438,675,782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,675,782.50/23,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.83

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