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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.89, 32,668.25 and 13,060.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.89, 32,668.25 and 13,060.89 is: 18,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.89 : 32,668.25 = 13,060.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.89/32,668.25 = 13,060.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.89x = 32,668.25 × 13,060.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.89x = 426,676,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,676,354.44/23,671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.60

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