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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.51, 32,595.91 and 13,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.51, 32,595.91 and 13,011.13 is: 17,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.51 : 32,595.91 = 13,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.51/32,595.91 = 13,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.51x = 32,595.91 × 13,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.51x = 424,109,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,109,622.48/23,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.14

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