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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.73, 32,999.13 and 13,302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.73, 32,999.13 and 13,302.27 is: 18,356.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.73 : 32,999.13 = 13,302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.73/32,999.13 = 13,302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.73x = 32,999.13 × 13,302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.73x = 438,963,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,963,337.03/23,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.89

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