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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.14, 32,650.41 and 13,049.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.14, 32,650.41 and 13,049.56 is: 18,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.14 : 32,650.41 = 13,049.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.14/32,650.41 = 13,049.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.14x = 32,650.41 × 13,049.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.14x = 426,073,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,073,484.32/23,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.07

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