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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.30, 32,651.44 and 13,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.30, 32,651.44 and 13,049.66 is: 18,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.30 : 32,651.44 = 13,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.30/32,651.44 = 13,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.30x = 32,651.44 × 13,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.30x = 426,090,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,090,190.51/23,660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.66

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