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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.58, 32,666.75 and 13,061.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.58, 32,666.75 and 13,061.21 is: 18,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.58 : 32,666.75 = 13,061.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.58/32,666.75 = 13,061.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.58x = 32,666.75 × 13,061.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.58x = 426,667,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,667,281.77/23,671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.45

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