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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.78, 32,996.86 and 13,300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.78, 32,996.86 and 13,300.19 is: 18,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.78 : 32,996.86 = 13,300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.78/32,996.86 = 13,300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.78x = 32,996.86 × 13,300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.78x = 438,864,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,864,507.40/23,910.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.25

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