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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.78, 32,998.24 and 13,301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.78, 32,998.24 and 13,301.19 is: 18,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.78 : 32,998.24 = 13,301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.78/32,998.24 = 13,301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.78x = 32,998.24 × 13,301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.78x = 438,915,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,915,859.91/23,911.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.63

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