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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,677.83, 32,675.20 and 13,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,677.83, 32,675.20 and 13,067.24 is: 18,032.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,677.83 : 32,675.20 = 13,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,677.83/32,675.20 = 13,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,677.83x = 32,675.20 × 13,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,677.83x = 426,974,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,974,451.74/23,677.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.67

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