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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.80, 32,663.08 and 13,059.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.80, 32,663.08 and 13,059.16 is: 18,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.80 : 32,663.08 = 13,059.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.80/32,663.08 = 13,059.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.80x = 32,663.08 × 13,059.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.80x = 426,552,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,552,387.81/23,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,020.95

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