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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.74, 32,595.96 and 13,008.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.74, 32,595.96 and 13,008.73 is: 17,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.74 : 32,595.96 = 13,008.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.74/32,595.96 = 13,008.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.74x = 32,595.96 × 13,008.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.74x = 424,032,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,032,042.73/23,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.92

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