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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.28, 32,665.44 and 13,059.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.28, 32,665.44 and 13,059.84 is: 18,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.28 : 32,665.44 = 13,059.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.28/32,665.44 = 13,059.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.28x = 32,665.44 × 13,059.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.28x = 426,605,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,605,419.93/23,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.59

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