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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.99, 32,661.93 and 13,057.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.99, 32,661.93 and 13,057.62 is: 18,019.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.99 : 32,661.93 = 13,057.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.99/32,661.93 = 13,057.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.99x = 32,661.93 × 13,057.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.99x = 426,486,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,486,907.10/23,667.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.57

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