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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.84, 32,660.24 and 13,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.84, 32,660.24 and 13,056.48 is: 18,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.84 : 32,660.24 = 13,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.84/32,660.24 = 13,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.84x = 32,660.24 × 13,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.84x = 426,427,607.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,427,607.05/23,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.93

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