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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.66, 32,666.89 and 13,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.66, 32,666.89 and 13,062.27 is: 18,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.66 : 32,666.89 = 13,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.66/32,666.89 = 13,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.66x = 32,666.89 × 13,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.66x = 426,703,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,703,606.58/23,672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.17

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