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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.62, 32,677.72 and 13,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.62, 32,677.72 and 13,069.25 is: 18,035.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.62 : 32,677.72 = 13,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.62/32,677.72 = 13,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.62x = 32,677.72 × 13,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.62x = 427,073,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,073,402.40/23,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.48

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