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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,910.96, 32,993.40 and 13,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,910.96, 32,993.40 and 13,300.56 is: 18,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,910.96 : 32,993.40 = 13,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,910.96/32,993.40 = 13,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,910.96x = 32,993.40 × 13,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,910.96x = 438,830,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,830,696.30/23,910.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.70

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