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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.78, 32,667.53 and 13,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.78, 32,667.53 and 13,062.74 is: 18,025.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.78 : 32,667.53 = 13,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.78/32,667.53 = 13,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.78x = 32,667.53 × 13,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.78x = 426,727,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,727,222.18/23,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.31

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