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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.79, 32,992.29 and 13,297.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.79, 32,992.29 and 13,297.38 is: 18,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.79 : 32,992.29 = 13,297.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.79/32,992.29 = 13,297.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.79x = 32,992.29 × 13,297.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.79x = 438,711,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,711,017.20/23,909.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.59

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