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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.85, 32,663.39 and 13,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.85, 32,663.39 and 13,058.48 is: 18,020.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.85 : 32,663.39 = 13,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.85/32,663.39 = 13,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.85x = 32,663.39 × 13,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.85x = 426,533,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,533,996.44/23,668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.90

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