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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622, 32,598.36 and 13,011.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622, 32,598.36 and 13,011.60 is: 17,956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622 : 32,598.36 = 13,011.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622/32,598.36 = 13,011.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622x = 32,598.36 × 13,011.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622x = 424,156,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,156,820.98/23,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,956.01

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