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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.72, 32,652.02 and 13,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.72, 32,652.02 and 13,050.72 is: 18,010.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.72 : 32,652.02 = 13,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.72/32,652.02 = 13,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.72x = 32,652.02 × 13,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.72x = 426,132,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,132,370.45/23,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.12

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