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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.99, 32,665.88 and 13,060.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.99, 32,665.88 and 13,060.57 is: 18,023.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.99 : 32,665.88 = 13,060.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.99/32,665.88 = 13,060.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.99x = 32,665.88 × 13,060.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.99x = 426,634,963.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,634,963.34/23,670.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.54

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