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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.72, 32,992.56 and 13,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.72, 32,992.56 and 13,297.40 is: 18,350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.72 : 32,992.56 = 13,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.72/32,992.56 = 13,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.72x = 32,992.56 × 13,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.72x = 438,715,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,715,267.34/23,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.36

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