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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,896.68, 32,976.74 and 13,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,896.68, 32,976.74 and 13,286.12 is: 18,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,896.68 : 32,976.74 = 13,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,896.68/32,976.74 = 13,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,896.68x = 32,976.74 × 13,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,896.68x = 438,132,924.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,132,924.85/23,896.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.47

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