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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.77, 32,991.81 and 13,297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.77, 32,991.81 and 13,297.87 is: 18,349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.77 : 32,991.81 = 13,297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.77/32,991.81 = 13,297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.77x = 32,991.81 × 13,297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.77x = 438,720,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,720,791.82/23,908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.79

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