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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.08, 32,659.32 and 13,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.08, 32,659.32 and 13,055.71 is: 18,016.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.08 : 32,659.32 = 13,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.08/32,659.32 = 13,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.08x = 32,659.32 × 13,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.08x = 426,390,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,390,610.72/23,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.95

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