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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.10, 32,993.73 and 13,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.10, 32,993.73 and 13,297.50 is: 18,350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.10 : 32,993.73 = 13,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.10/32,993.73 = 13,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.10x = 32,993.73 × 13,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.10x = 438,734,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,734,124.68/23,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.86

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