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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.35, 32,996.19 and 13,299.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.35, 32,996.19 and 13,299.99 is: 18,353.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.35 : 32,996.19 = 13,299.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.35/32,996.19 = 13,299.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.35x = 32,996.19 × 13,299.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.35x = 438,848,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,848,997.04/23,910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.93

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