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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.94, 32,650.92 and 13,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.94, 32,650.92 and 13,049.94 is: 18,008.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.94 : 32,650.92 = 13,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.94/32,650.92 = 13,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.94x = 32,650.92 × 13,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.94x = 426,092,546.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,092,546.94/23,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.27

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