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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.64, 32,993.96 and 13,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.64, 32,993.96 and 13,298.18 is: 18,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.64 : 32,993.96 = 13,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.64/32,993.96 = 13,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.64x = 32,993.96 × 13,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.64x = 438,759,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,759,618.99/23,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.51

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