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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.95, 32,995.63 and 13,299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.95, 32,995.63 and 13,299.58 is: 18,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.95 : 32,995.63 = 13,299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.95/32,995.63 = 13,299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.95x = 32,995.63 × 13,299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.95x = 438,827,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,827,987.59/23,909.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.37

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