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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.66, 32,996.55 and 13,299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.66, 32,996.55 and 13,299.50 is: 18,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.66 : 32,996.55 = 13,299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.66/32,996.55 = 13,299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.66x = 32,996.55 × 13,299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.66x = 438,837,616.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,837,616.73/23,909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.99

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