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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.08, 32,662.08 and 13,057.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.08, 32,662.08 and 13,057.72 is: 18,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.08 : 32,662.08 = 13,057.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.08/32,662.08 = 13,057.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.08x = 32,662.08 × 13,057.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.08x = 426,492,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,492,295.26/23,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.73

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