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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.89, 32,993.68 and 13,153.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.89, 32,993.68 and 13,153.21 is: 18,151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.89 : 32,993.68 = 13,153.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.89/32,993.68 = 13,153.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.89x = 32,993.68 × 13,153.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.89x = 433,972,801.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,972,801.71/23,907.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.87

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