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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.33, 32,595.76 and 13,009.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.33, 32,595.76 and 13,009.73 is: 17,953.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.33 : 32,595.76 = 13,009.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.33/32,595.76 = 13,009.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.33x = 32,595.76 × 13,009.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.33x = 424,062,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,062,036.74/23,620.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,953.26

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