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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.16, 32,994.90 and 13,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.16, 32,994.90 and 13,301.52 is: 18,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.16 : 32,994.90 = 13,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.16/32,994.90 = 13,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.16x = 32,994.90 × 13,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.16x = 438,882,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,882,322.25/23,912.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.94

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