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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.69, 32,660.02 and 13,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.69, 32,660.02 and 13,056.32 is: 18,017.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.69 : 32,660.02 = 13,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.69/32,660.02 = 13,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.69x = 32,660.02 × 13,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.69x = 426,419,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,419,566.17/23,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.71

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