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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.65, 32,655.42 and 13,052.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.65, 32,655.42 and 13,052.96 is: 18,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.65 : 32,655.42 = 13,052.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.65/32,655.42 = 13,052.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.65x = 32,655.42 × 13,052.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.65x = 426,249,727.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,249,727.77/23,662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.61

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