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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.84, 32,664.38 and 13,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.84, 32,664.38 and 13,059.48 is: 18,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.84 : 32,664.38 = 13,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.84/32,664.38 = 13,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.84x = 32,664.38 × 13,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.84x = 426,579,817.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,579,817.32/23,669.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.08

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