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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,666.99, 32,660.55 and 13,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,666.99, 32,660.55 and 13,056.62 is: 18,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,666.99 : 32,660.55 = 13,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,666.99/32,660.55 = 13,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,666.99x = 32,660.55 × 13,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,666.99x = 426,436,227.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,436,227.04/23,666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.19

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