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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.72, 32,664.67 and 13,059.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.72, 32,664.67 and 13,059.12 is: 18,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.72 : 32,664.67 = 13,059.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.72/32,664.67 = 13,059.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.72x = 32,664.67 × 13,059.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.72x = 426,571,935.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,571,935.14/23,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.84

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