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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.30, 32,659.28 and 13,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.30, 32,659.28 and 13,056.02 is: 18,017.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.30 : 32,659.28 = 13,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.30/32,659.28 = 13,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.30x = 32,659.28 × 13,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.30x = 426,400,212.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,400,212.87/23,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.19

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