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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.92, 32,995.16 and 13,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.92, 32,995.16 and 13,154.64 is: 18,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.92 : 32,995.16 = 13,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.92/32,995.16 = 13,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.92x = 32,995.16 × 13,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.92x = 434,039,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,039,451.54/23,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,153.87

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