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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.14, 32,992.74 and 13,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.14, 32,992.74 and 13,297.54 is: 18,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.14 : 32,992.74 = 13,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.14/32,992.74 = 13,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.14x = 32,992.74 × 13,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.14x = 438,722,279.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,722,279.86/23,908.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.33

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