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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.63, 32,662.81 and 13,058.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.63, 32,662.81 and 13,058.57 is: 18,020.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.63 : 32,662.81 = 13,058.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.63/32,662.81 = 13,058.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.63x = 32,662.81 × 13,058.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.63x = 426,529,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,529,688.76/23,668.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.89

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