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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.54, 32,662.08 and 13,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.54, 32,662.08 and 13,059.16 is: 18,021.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.54 : 32,662.08 = 13,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.54/32,662.08 = 13,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.54x = 32,662.08 × 13,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.54x = 426,539,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,539,328.65/23,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.36

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