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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.43, 32,664.97 and 13,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.43, 32,664.97 and 13,060.14 is: 18,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.43 : 32,664.97 = 13,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.43/32,664.97 = 13,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.43x = 32,664.97 × 13,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.43x = 426,608,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,608,975.13/23,670.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,022.87

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