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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.76, 32,991.06 and 13,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.76, 32,991.06 and 13,297.32 is: 18,350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.76 : 32,991.06 = 13,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.76/32,991.06 = 13,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.76x = 32,991.06 × 13,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.76x = 438,692,681.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,692,681.96/23,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.15

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