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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.38, 32,989.73 and 13,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.38, 32,989.73 and 13,297.79 is: 18,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.38 : 32,989.73 = 13,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.38/32,989.73 = 13,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.38x = 32,989.73 × 13,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.38x = 438,690,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,690,270.26/23,908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.81

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