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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.21, 32,991.48 and 13,296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.21, 32,991.48 and 13,296.61 is: 18,349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.21 : 32,991.48 = 13,296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.21/32,991.48 = 13,296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.21x = 32,991.48 × 13,296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.21x = 438,674,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,674,842.88/23,906.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.83

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