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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.55, 32,668.10 and 13,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.55, 32,668.10 and 13,062.18 is: 18,025.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.55 : 32,668.10 = 13,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.55/32,668.10 = 13,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.55x = 32,668.10 × 13,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.55x = 426,716,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,716,537.15/23,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.80

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