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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.03, 32,661.34 and 13,057.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.03, 32,661.34 and 13,057.66 is: 18,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.03 : 32,661.34 = 13,057.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.03/32,661.34 = 13,057.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.03x = 32,661.34 × 13,057.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.03x = 426,480,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,480,779.02/23,668.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.27

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