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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.68, 32,990.76 and 13,296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.68, 32,990.76 and 13,296.96 is: 18,348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.68 : 32,990.76 = 13,296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.68/32,990.76 = 13,296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.68x = 32,990.76 × 13,296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.68x = 438,676,816.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,676,816.09/23,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.01

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