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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.62, 32,597.03 and 13,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.62, 32,597.03 and 13,011.23 is: 17,956.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.62 : 32,597.03 = 13,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.62/32,597.03 = 13,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.62x = 32,597.03 × 13,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.62x = 424,127,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,127,454.65/23,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.57

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