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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.58, 32,662.75 and 13,058.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.58, 32,662.75 and 13,058.21 is: 18,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.58 : 32,662.75 = 13,058.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.58/32,662.75 = 13,058.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.58x = 32,662.75 × 13,058.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.58x = 426,517,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,517,048.68/23,668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.39

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