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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.24, 32,664.72 and 13,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.24, 32,664.72 and 13,060.08 is: 18,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.24 : 32,664.72 = 13,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.24/32,664.72 = 13,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.24x = 32,664.72 × 13,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.24x = 426,603,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,603,856.38/23,670.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.79

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