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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.20, 32,673.86 and 13,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.20, 32,673.86 and 13,066.52 is: 18,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.20 : 32,673.86 = 13,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.20/32,673.86 = 13,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.20x = 32,673.86 × 13,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.20x = 426,933,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,933,416.47/23,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.18

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