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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.08, 32,993.92 and 13,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.08, 32,993.92 and 13,297.44 is: 18,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.08 : 32,993.92 = 13,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.08/32,993.92 = 13,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.08x = 32,993.92 × 13,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.08x = 438,734,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,734,671.56/23,908.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.90

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