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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,675.52, 32,672.40 and 13,065.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,675.52, 32,672.40 and 13,065.12 is: 18,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,675.52 : 32,672.40 = 13,065.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,675.52/32,672.40 = 13,065.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,675.52x = 32,672.40 × 13,065.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,675.52x = 426,868,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,868,826.69/23,675.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.97

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