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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.69, 32,990.76 and 13,296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.69, 32,990.76 and 13,296.10 is: 18,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.69 : 32,990.76 = 13,296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.69/32,990.76 = 13,296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.69x = 32,990.76 × 13,296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.69x = 438,648,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,648,279.08/23,906.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.35

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