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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.60, 32,992.97 and 13,298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.60, 32,992.97 and 13,298.01 is: 18,350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.60 : 32,992.97 = 13,298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.60/32,992.97 = 13,298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.60x = 32,992.97 × 13,298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.60x = 438,740,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,740,844.99/23,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.75

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