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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.77, 32,655.02 and 13,053.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.77, 32,655.02 and 13,053.17 is: 18,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.77 : 32,655.02 = 13,053.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.77/32,655.02 = 13,053.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.77x = 32,655.02 × 13,053.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.77x = 426,251,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,251,543.79/23,663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.84

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