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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.88, 32,992.40 and 13,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.88, 32,992.40 and 13,297.28 is: 18,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.88 : 32,992.40 = 13,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.88/32,992.40 = 13,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.88x = 32,992.40 × 13,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.88x = 438,709,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,709,296.40/23,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.99

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