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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.39, 32,667.57 and 13,060.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.39, 32,667.57 and 13,060.39 is: 18,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.39 : 32,667.57 = 13,060.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.39/32,667.57 = 13,060.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.39x = 32,667.57 × 13,060.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.39x = 426,651,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,651,204.55/23,671.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.92

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