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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.84, 32,663.10 and 13,058.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.84, 32,663.10 and 13,058.46 is: 18,020.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.84 : 32,663.10 = 13,058.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.84/32,663.10 = 13,058.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.84x = 32,663.10 × 13,058.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.84x = 426,529,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,529,784.83/23,668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.73

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