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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.92, 32,665.98 and 13,059.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.92, 32,665.98 and 13,059.58 is: 18,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.92 : 32,665.98 = 13,059.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.92/32,665.98 = 13,059.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.92x = 32,665.98 × 13,059.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.92x = 426,603,979.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,603,979.09/23,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.04

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