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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,912.96, 32,996.08 and 13,302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,912.96, 32,996.08 and 13,302.56 is: 18,355.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,912.96 : 32,996.08 = 13,302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,912.96/32,996.08 = 13,302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,912.96x = 32,996.08 × 13,302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,912.96x = 438,932,333.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,932,333.96/23,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.42

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