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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.49, 32,662.62 and 13,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.49, 32,662.62 and 13,058.12 is: 18,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.49 : 32,662.62 = 13,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.49/32,662.62 = 13,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.49x = 32,662.62 × 13,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.49x = 426,512,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,512,248.16/23,668.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.26

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