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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.74, 32,661.59 and 13,057.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.74, 32,661.59 and 13,057.37 is: 18,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.74 : 32,661.59 = 13,057.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.74/32,661.59 = 13,057.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.74x = 32,661.59 × 13,057.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.74x = 426,474,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,474,236.82/23,667.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.22

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