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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.86, 32,668.97 and 13,063.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.86, 32,668.97 and 13,063.35 is: 18,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.86 : 32,668.97 = 13,063.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.86/32,668.97 = 13,063.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.86x = 32,668.97 × 13,063.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.86x = 426,766,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,766,123.93/23,673.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.90

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