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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.49, 32,666.63 and 13,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.49, 32,666.63 and 13,061.12 is: 18,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.49 : 32,666.63 = 13,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.49/32,666.63 = 13,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.49x = 32,666.63 × 13,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.49x = 426,662,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,662,627.45/23,671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.33

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