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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.89, 32,704.36 and 13,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.89, 32,704.36 and 13,088.48 is: 18,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.89 : 32,704.36 = 13,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.89/32,704.36 = 13,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.89x = 32,704.36 × 13,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.89x = 428,050,165.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,050,165.53/23,698.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,062.03

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