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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.70, 32,997.39 and 13,301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.70, 32,997.39 and 13,301.24 is: 18,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.70 : 32,997.39 = 13,301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.70/32,997.39 = 13,301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.70x = 32,997.39 × 13,301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.70x = 438,906,203.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,906,203.76/23,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.29

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