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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.28, 32,658.85 and 13,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.28, 32,658.85 and 13,055.68 is: 18,016.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.28 : 32,658.85 = 13,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.28/32,658.85 = 13,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.28x = 32,658.85 × 13,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.28x = 426,383,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,383,478.47/23,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.50

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