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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.91, 32,668.57 and 13,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.91, 32,668.57 and 13,062.52 is: 18,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.91 : 32,668.57 = 13,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.91/32,668.57 = 13,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.91x = 32,668.57 × 13,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.91x = 426,733,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,733,648.92/23,672.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.25

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