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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.64, 32,665.60 and 13,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.64, 32,665.60 and 13,060.28 is: 18,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.64 : 32,665.60 = 13,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.64/32,665.60 = 13,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.64x = 32,665.60 × 13,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.64x = 426,621,882.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,621,882.37/23,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.25

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