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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.72, 32,662.64 and 13,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.72, 32,662.64 and 13,056.72 is: 18,018.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.72 : 32,662.64 = 13,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.72/32,662.64 = 13,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.72x = 32,662.64 × 13,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.72x = 426,466,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,466,944.94/23,667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,018.93

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