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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.71, 32,663.04 and 13,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.71, 32,663.04 and 13,058.25 is: 18,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.71 : 32,663.04 = 13,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.71/32,663.04 = 13,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.71x = 32,663.04 × 13,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.71x = 426,522,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,522,142.08/23,668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.51

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