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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.71, 32,666.99 and 13,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.71, 32,666.99 and 13,061.30 is: 18,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.71 : 32,666.99 = 13,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.71/32,666.99 = 13,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.71x = 32,666.99 × 13,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.71x = 426,673,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,673,127.85/23,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.60

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