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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.63, 32,668.19 and 13,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.63, 32,668.19 and 13,062.25 is: 18,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.63 : 32,668.19 = 13,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.63/32,668.19 = 13,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.63x = 32,668.19 × 13,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.63x = 426,720,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,720,146.50/23,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.89

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