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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.05, 32,665.05 and 13,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.05, 32,665.05 and 13,059.70 is: 18,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.05 : 32,665.05 = 13,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.05/32,665.05 = 13,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.05x = 32,665.05 × 13,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.05x = 426,595,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,595,671.82/23,670.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.60

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