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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.34, 32,995.74 and 13,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.34, 32,995.74 and 13,299.28 is: 18,352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.34 : 32,995.74 = 13,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.34/32,995.74 = 13,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.34x = 32,995.74 × 13,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.34x = 438,819,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,819,585.07/23,910.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.71

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