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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.60, 32,799.68 and 13,012.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.60, 32,799.68 and 13,012.29 is: 17,957.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.60 : 32,799.68 = 13,012.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.60/32,799.68 = 13,012.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.60x = 32,799.68 × 13,012.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.60x = 426,798,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,798,987.45/23,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.18

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