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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.77, 32,657.77 and 13,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.77, 32,657.77 and 13,055.17 is: 18,015.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.77 : 32,657.77 = 13,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.77/32,657.77 = 13,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.77x = 32,657.77 × 13,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.77x = 426,352,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,352,739.17/23,665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.59

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