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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,619.80, 32,595.54 and 13,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,619.80, 32,595.54 and 13,009.72 is: 17,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,619.80 : 32,595.54 = 13,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,619.80/32,595.54 = 13,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,619.80x = 32,595.54 × 13,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,619.80x = 424,058,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,058,848.65/23,619.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.53

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