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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.24, 32,998.44 and 13,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.24, 32,998.44 and 13,301.78 is: 18,356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.24 : 32,998.44 = 13,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.24/32,998.44 = 13,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.24x = 32,998.44 × 13,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.24x = 438,937,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,937,989.22/23,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.21

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