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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.76, 32,994.99 and 13,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.76, 32,994.99 and 13,299.17 is: 18,352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.76 : 32,994.99 = 13,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.76/32,994.99 = 13,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.76x = 32,994.99 × 13,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.76x = 438,805,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,805,816.18/23,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.58

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