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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.62, 32,597.58 and 13,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.62, 32,597.58 and 13,010.98 is: 17,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.62 : 32,597.58 = 13,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.62/32,597.58 = 13,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.62x = 32,597.58 × 13,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.62x = 424,126,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,126,461.43/23,621.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.01

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