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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.29, 32,997.56 and 13,300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.29, 32,997.56 and 13,300.70 is: 18,354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.29 : 32,997.56 = 13,300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.29/32,997.56 = 13,300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.29x = 32,997.56 × 13,300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.29x = 438,890,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,890,414.80/23,911.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.95

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