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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.44, 32,994.46 and 13,153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.44, 32,994.46 and 13,153.78 is: 18,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.44 : 32,994.46 = 13,153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.44/32,994.46 = 13,153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.44x = 32,994.46 × 13,153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.44x = 434,001,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,001,868.06/23,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.66

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