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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.98, 32,660.25 and 13,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.98, 32,660.25 and 13,057.06 is: 18,018.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.98 : 32,660.25 = 13,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.98/32,660.25 = 13,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.98x = 32,660.25 × 13,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.98x = 426,446,843.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,446,843.87/23,666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.64

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