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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.13, 32,658.50 and 13,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.13, 32,658.50 and 13,458.26 is: 18,571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.13 : 32,658.50 = 13,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.13/32,658.50 = 13,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.13x = 32,658.50 × 13,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.13x = 439,526,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,526,353.63/23,666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.96

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