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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.94, 32,659.85 and 13,056.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.94, 32,659.85 and 13,056.57 is: 18,017.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.94 : 32,659.85 = 13,056.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.94/32,659.85 = 13,056.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.94x = 32,659.85 × 13,056.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.94x = 426,425,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,425,552.43/23,666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.77

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