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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.39, 32,665.41 and 13,059.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.39, 32,665.41 and 13,059.93 is: 18,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.39 : 32,665.41 = 13,059.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.39/32,665.41 = 13,059.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.39x = 32,665.41 × 13,059.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.39x = 426,607,968.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,607,968.02/23,670.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.85

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