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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.06, 32,665.99 and 13,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.06, 32,665.99 and 13,060.60 is: 18,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.06 : 32,665.99 = 13,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.06/32,665.99 = 13,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.06x = 32,665.99 × 13,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.06x = 426,637,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,637,428.99/23,671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.59

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