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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.83, 32,660.33 and 13,056.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.83, 32,660.33 and 13,056.46 is: 18,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.83 : 32,660.33 = 13,056.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.83/32,660.33 = 13,056.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.83x = 32,660.33 × 13,056.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.83x = 426,428,292.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,428,292.23/23,666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.97

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