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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.59, 32,687.41 and 13,076.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.59, 32,687.41 and 13,076.14 is: 18,045.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.59 : 32,687.41 = 13,076.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.59/32,687.41 = 13,076.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.59x = 32,687.41 × 13,076.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.59x = 427,425,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,425,149.40/23,686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,045.03

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