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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.25, 32,992.92 and 13,297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.25, 32,992.92 and 13,297.66 is: 18,350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.25 : 32,992.92 = 13,297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.25/32,992.92 = 13,297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.25x = 32,992.92 × 13,297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.25x = 438,728,550.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,728,550.08/23,908.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.51

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