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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.29, 32,998.93 and 13,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.29, 32,998.93 and 13,301.70 is: 18,356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.29 : 32,998.93 = 13,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.29/32,998.93 = 13,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.29x = 32,998.93 × 13,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.29x = 438,941,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,941,867.18/23,912.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.33

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