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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.70, 32,597.73 and 13,011.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.70, 32,597.73 and 13,011.11 is: 17,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.70 : 32,597.73 = 13,011.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.70/32,597.73 = 13,011.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.70x = 32,597.73 × 13,011.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.70x = 424,132,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,132,650.78/23,621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.21

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