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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.94, 32,665.36 and 13,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.94, 32,665.36 and 13,060.58 is: 18,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.94 : 32,665.36 = 13,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.94/32,665.36 = 13,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.94x = 32,665.36 × 13,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.94x = 426,628,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,628,547.51/23,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.30

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