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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.20, 32,673.72 and 13,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.20, 32,673.72 and 13,065.76 is: 18,031.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.20 : 32,673.72 = 13,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.20/32,673.72 = 13,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.20x = 32,673.72 × 13,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.20x = 426,906,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,906,983.83/23,675.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,031.82

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