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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.89, 32,993.60 and 13,298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.89, 32,993.60 and 13,298.19 is: 18,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.89 : 32,993.60 = 13,298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.89/32,993.60 = 13,298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.89x = 32,993.60 × 13,298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.89x = 438,755,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,755,161.58/23,907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.90

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