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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.63, 32,660.57 and 13,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.63, 32,660.57 and 13,459.76 is: 18,574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.63 : 32,660.57 = 13,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.63/32,660.57 = 13,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.63x = 32,660.57 × 13,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.63x = 439,603,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,603,203.06/23,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.03

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