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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.39, 32,597.43 and 13,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.39, 32,597.43 and 13,011 is: 17,955.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.39 : 32,597.43 = 13,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.39/32,597.43 = 13,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.39x = 32,597.43 × 13,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.39x = 424,125,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,125,161.73/23,621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.14

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