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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.63, 32,597.84 and 13,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.63, 32,597.84 and 13,011.23 is: 17,955.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.63 : 32,597.84 = 13,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.63/32,597.84 = 13,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.63x = 32,597.84 × 13,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.63x = 424,138,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,138,107.77/23,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.50

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