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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.08, 32,996.68 and 13,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.08, 32,996.68 and 13,299.44 is: 18,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.08 : 32,996.68 = 13,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.08/32,996.68 = 13,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.08x = 32,996.68 × 13,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.08x = 438,837,365.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,837,365.86/23,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.66

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