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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,689.46, 32,691.44 and 13,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,689.46, 32,691.44 and 13,079.16 is: 18,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,689.46 : 32,691.44 = 13,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,689.46/32,691.44 = 13,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,689.46x = 32,691.44 × 13,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,689.46x = 427,576,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,576,607.09/23,689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.24

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