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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,256.76, 32,096.71 and 13,699.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,256.76, 32,096.71 and 13,699.66 is: 18,906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,256.76 : 32,096.71 = 13,699.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,256.76/32,096.71 = 13,699.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,256.76x = 32,096.71 × 13,699.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,256.76x = 439,713,843.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,713,843.85/23,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.93

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