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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.30, 32,662.04 and 13,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.30, 32,662.04 and 13,058.02 is: 18,019.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.30 : 32,662.04 = 13,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.30/32,662.04 = 13,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.30x = 32,662.04 × 13,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.30x = 426,501,571.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,501,571.56/23,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.95

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