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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.40, 32,997.62 and 13,301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.40, 32,997.62 and 13,301.01 is: 18,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.40 : 32,997.62 = 13,301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.40/32,997.62 = 13,301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.40x = 32,997.62 × 13,301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.40x = 438,901,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,901,607.09/23,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.33

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