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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.20, 32,991.48 and 13,296.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.20, 32,991.48 and 13,296.12 is: 18,347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.20 : 32,991.48 = 13,296.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.20/32,991.48 = 13,296.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.20x = 32,991.48 × 13,296.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.20x = 438,658,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,658,677.06/23,908.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.62

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