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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.88, 32,663.16 and 13,058.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.88, 32,663.16 and 13,058.82 is: 18,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.88 : 32,663.16 = 13,058.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.88/32,663.16 = 13,058.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.88x = 32,663.16 × 13,058.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.88x = 426,542,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,542,376.08/23,668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.23

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