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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.35, 32,655.81 and 13,052.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.35, 32,655.81 and 13,052.98 is: 18,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.35 : 32,655.81 = 13,052.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.35/32,655.81 = 13,052.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.35x = 32,655.81 × 13,052.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.35x = 426,255,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,255,634.81/23,663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.33

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