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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.24, 32,993.48 and 13,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.24, 32,993.48 and 13,298 is: 18,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.24 : 32,993.48 = 13,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.24/32,993.48 = 13,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.24x = 32,993.48 × 13,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.24x = 438,747,297.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,747,297.04/23,908.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.30

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