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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.42, 32,669.52 and 13,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.42, 32,669.52 and 13,063.76 is: 18,028.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.42 : 32,669.52 = 13,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.42/32,669.52 = 13,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.42x = 32,669.52 × 13,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.42x = 426,786,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,786,768.60/23,673.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.10

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