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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,905.76, 32,989.68 and 13,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,905.76, 32,989.68 and 13,296.32 is: 18,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,905.76 : 32,989.68 = 13,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,905.76/32,989.68 = 13,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,905.76x = 32,989.68 × 13,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,905.76x = 438,641,341.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,641,341.98/23,905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.77

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