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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.34, 32,659.01 and 13,055.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.34, 32,659.01 and 13,055.96 is: 18,016.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.34 : 32,659.01 = 13,055.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.34/32,659.01 = 13,055.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.34x = 32,659.01 × 13,055.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.34x = 426,394,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,394,499.62/23,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.92

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