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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.76, 32,668.01 and 13,062.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.76, 32,668.01 and 13,062.47 is: 18,025.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.76 : 32,668.01 = 13,062.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.76/32,668.01 = 13,062.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.76x = 32,668.01 × 13,062.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.76x = 426,724,720.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,724,720.92/23,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.98

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