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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621, 32,596.98 and 13,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621, 32,596.98 and 13,010.60 is: 17,954.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621 : 32,596.98 = 13,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621/32,596.98 = 13,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621x = 32,596.98 × 13,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621x = 424,106,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,106,267.99/23,621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.63

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