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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.59, 32,977.11 and 13,286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.59, 32,977.11 and 13,286.13 is: 18,334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.59 : 32,977.11 = 13,286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.59/32,977.11 = 13,286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.59x = 32,977.11 × 13,286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.59x = 438,138,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,138,170.48/23,896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.76

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