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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.85, 32,664.77 and 13,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.85, 32,664.77 and 13,059.48 is: 18,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.85 : 32,664.77 = 13,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.85/32,664.77 = 13,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.85x = 32,664.77 × 13,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.85x = 426,584,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,584,910.52/23,669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.29

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