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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.43, 32,657.77 and 13,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.43, 32,657.77 and 13,055.06 is: 18,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.43 : 32,657.77 = 13,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.43/32,657.77 = 13,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.43x = 32,657.77 × 13,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.43x = 426,349,244.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,349,244.78/23,665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.70

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