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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.92, 32,660.17 and 13,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.92, 32,660.17 and 13,056.31 is: 18,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.92 : 32,660.17 = 13,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.92/32,660.17 = 13,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.92x = 32,660.17 × 13,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.92x = 426,421,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,421,304.17/23,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.61

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