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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.85, 32,660.64 and 13,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.85, 32,660.64 and 13,056.48 is: 18,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.85 : 32,660.64 = 13,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.85/32,660.64 = 13,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.85x = 32,660.64 × 13,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.85x = 426,432,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,432,992.95/23,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.16

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