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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.64, 32,660.08 and 13,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.64, 32,660.08 and 13,056.26 is: 18,017.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.64 : 32,660.08 = 13,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.64/32,660.08 = 13,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.64x = 32,660.08 × 13,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.64x = 426,418,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,418,496.10/23,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.70

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