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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.96, 32,663.07 and 13,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.96, 32,663.07 and 13,059.68 is: 18,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.96 : 32,663.07 = 13,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.96/32,663.07 = 13,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.96x = 32,663.07 × 13,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.96x = 426,569,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,569,242.02/23,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.54

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