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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.87, 32,669.79 and 13,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.87, 32,669.79 and 13,063.53 is: 18,027.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.87 : 32,669.79 = 13,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.87/32,669.79 = 13,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.87x = 32,669.79 × 13,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.87x = 426,782,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,782,781.76/23,673.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.59

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