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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.08, 32,664.82 and 13,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.08, 32,664.82 and 13,059.71 is: 18,022.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.08 : 32,664.82 = 13,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.08/32,664.82 = 13,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.08x = 32,664.82 × 13,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.08x = 426,593,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,593,076.40/23,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.46

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