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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.95, 32,997.74 and 13,301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.95, 32,997.74 and 13,301.49 is: 18,355.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.95 : 32,997.74 = 13,301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.95/32,997.74 = 13,301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.95x = 32,997.74 × 13,301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.95x = 438,919,042.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,919,042.13/23,911.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.64

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