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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.16, 32,664 and 13,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.16, 32,664 and 13,060.24 is: 18,022.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.16 : 32,664 = 13,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.16/32,664 = 13,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.16x = 32,664 × 13,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.16x = 426,599,679.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,599,679.36/23,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.68

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