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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.08, 32,668.96 and 13,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.08, 32,668.96 and 13,062.72 is: 18,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.08 : 32,668.96 = 13,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.08/32,668.96 = 13,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.08x = 32,668.96 × 13,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.08x = 426,745,477.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,745,477.17/23,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.61

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