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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.63, 32,993.44 and 13,298.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.63, 32,993.44 and 13,298.03 is: 18,351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.63 : 32,993.44 = 13,298.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.63/32,993.44 = 13,298.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.63x = 32,993.44 × 13,298.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.63x = 438,747,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,747,804.16/23,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.02

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