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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.76, 32,998.94 and 13,302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.76, 32,998.94 and 13,302.07 is: 18,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.76 : 32,998.94 = 13,302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.76/32,998.94 = 13,302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.76x = 32,998.94 × 13,302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.76x = 438,954,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,954,209.81/23,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.25

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