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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.72, 32,671.28 and 13,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.72, 32,671.28 and 13,065.68 is: 18,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.72 : 32,671.28 = 13,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.72/32,671.28 = 13,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.72x = 32,671.28 × 13,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.72x = 426,872,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,872,489.67/23,676.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.21

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