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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.63, 32,994.82 and 13,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.63, 32,994.82 and 13,299.03 is: 18,352.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.63 : 32,994.82 = 13,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.63/32,994.82 = 13,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.63x = 32,994.82 × 13,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.63x = 438,799,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,799,101.02/23,909.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.40

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