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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.56, 32,990.16 and 13,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.56, 32,990.16 and 13,296.16 is: 18,348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.56 : 32,990.16 = 13,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.56/32,990.16 = 13,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.56x = 32,990.16 × 13,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.56x = 438,642,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,642,445.79/23,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.20

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