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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.72, 32,658.40 and 13,319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.72, 32,658.40 and 13,319.98 is: 18,380.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.72 : 32,658.40 = 13,319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.72/32,658.40 = 13,319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.72x = 32,658.40 × 13,319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.72x = 435,009,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,009,285.46/23,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.63

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