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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.92, 32,663.16 and 13,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.92, 32,663.16 and 13,058.28 is: 18,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.92 : 32,663.16 = 13,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.92/32,663.16 = 13,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.92x = 32,663.16 × 13,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.92x = 426,524,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,524,688.96/23,668.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.45

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