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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.10, 32,995.85 and 13,299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.10, 32,995.85 and 13,299.74 is: 18,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.10 : 32,995.85 = 13,299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.10/32,995.85 = 13,299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.10x = 32,995.85 × 13,299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.10x = 438,835,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,835,994.60/23,910.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.58

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