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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.57, 32,667.51 and 13,061.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.57, 32,667.51 and 13,061.97 is: 18,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.57 : 32,667.51 = 13,061.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.57/32,667.51 = 13,061.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.57x = 32,667.51 × 13,061.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.57x = 426,702,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,702,035.59/23,672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.17

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