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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.95, 32,671.50 and 13,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.95, 32,671.50 and 13,064.88 is: 18,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.95 : 32,671.50 = 13,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.95/32,671.50 = 13,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.95x = 32,671.50 × 13,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.95x = 426,849,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,849,226.92/23,674.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.57

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