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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.67, 32,665.13 and 13,059.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.67, 32,665.13 and 13,059.99 is: 18,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.67 : 32,665.13 = 13,059.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.67/32,665.13 = 13,059.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.67x = 32,665.13 × 13,059.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.67x = 426,606,303.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,606,303.80/23,669.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.33

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