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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.47, 32,659.43 and 13,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.47, 32,659.43 and 13,320.74 is: 18,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.47 : 32,659.43 = 13,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.47/32,659.43 = 13,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.47x = 32,659.43 × 13,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.47x = 435,047,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,047,645.58/23,667.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.67

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