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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.16, 32,649.48 and 13,048.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.16, 32,649.48 and 13,048.56 is: 18,006.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.16 : 32,649.48 = 13,048.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.16/32,649.48 = 13,048.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.16x = 32,649.48 × 13,048.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.16x = 426,028,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,028,698.75/23,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,006.93

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