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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.73, 32,658.58 and 13,056.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.73, 32,658.58 and 13,056.42 is: 18,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.73 : 32,658.58 = 13,056.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.73/32,658.58 = 13,056.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.73x = 32,658.58 × 13,056.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.73x = 426,404,137.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,404,137.08/23,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.03

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