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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.16, 32,650.99 and 13,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.16, 32,650.99 and 13,049.78 is: 18,008.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.16 : 32,650.99 = 13,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.16/32,650.99 = 13,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.16x = 32,650.99 × 13,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.16x = 426,088,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,088,285.29/23,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.68

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