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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.70, 32,998.77 and 13,302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.70, 32,998.77 and 13,302.24 is: 18,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.70 : 32,998.77 = 13,302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.70/32,998.77 = 13,302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.70x = 32,998.77 × 13,302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.70x = 438,957,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,957,558.24/23,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.67

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