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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.44, 32,990.14 and 13,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.44, 32,990.14 and 13,151.26 is: 18,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.44 : 32,990.14 = 13,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.44/32,990.14 = 13,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.44x = 32,990.14 × 13,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.44x = 433,861,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,861,908.58/23,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.33

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