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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,913.46, 32,996.85 and 13,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,913.46, 32,996.85 and 13,303.06 is: 18,356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,913.46 : 32,996.85 = 13,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,913.46/32,996.85 = 13,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,913.46x = 32,996.85 × 13,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,913.46x = 438,959,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,959,075.36/23,913.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.15

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