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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.60, 32,595.78 and 13,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.60, 32,595.78 and 13,009.60 is: 17,952.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.60 : 32,595.78 = 13,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.60/32,595.78 = 13,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.60x = 32,595.78 × 13,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.60x = 424,058,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,058,059.49/23,620.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.89

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