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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.67, 32,659.92 and 13,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.67, 32,659.92 and 13,056.24 is: 18,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.67 : 32,659.92 = 13,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.67/32,659.92 = 13,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.67x = 32,659.92 × 13,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.67x = 426,415,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,415,753.90/23,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.56

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