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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.92, 32,597.80 and 13,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.92, 32,597.80 and 13,011.32 is: 17,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.92 : 32,597.80 = 13,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.92/32,597.80 = 13,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.92x = 32,597.80 × 13,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.92x = 424,140,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,140,456.06/23,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.38

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