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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.82, 32,596.90 and 13,011.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.82, 32,596.90 and 13,011.22 is: 17,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.82 : 32,596.90 = 13,011.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.82/32,596.90 = 13,011.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.82x = 32,596.90 × 13,011.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.82x = 424,125,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,125,437.22/23,621.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,954.82

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