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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.36, 32,663.90 and 13,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.36, 32,663.90 and 13,059.74 is: 18,022.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.36 : 32,663.90 = 13,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.36/32,663.90 = 13,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.36x = 32,663.90 × 13,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.36x = 426,582,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,582,041.39/23,669.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.54

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