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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.12, 32,596.34 and 13,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.12, 32,596.34 and 13,010.73 is: 17,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.12 : 32,596.34 = 13,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.12/32,596.34 = 13,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.12x = 32,596.34 × 13,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.12x = 424,102,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,102,113.67/23,619.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.88

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