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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.24, 32,655.48 and 13,053.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.24, 32,655.48 and 13,053.24 is: 18,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.24 : 32,655.48 = 13,053.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.24/32,655.48 = 13,053.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.24x = 32,655.48 × 13,053.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.24x = 426,259,817.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,259,817.76/23,663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.59

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