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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.06, 32,649.01 and 13,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.06, 32,649.01 and 13,049.66 is: 18,008.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.06 : 32,649.01 = 13,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.06/32,649.01 = 13,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.06x = 32,649.01 × 13,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.06x = 426,058,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,058,479.84/23,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.26

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