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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.62, 32,597.75 and 13,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.62, 32,597.75 and 13,011.66 is: 17,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.62 : 32,597.75 = 13,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.62/32,597.75 = 13,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.62x = 32,597.75 × 13,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.62x = 424,150,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,150,839.77/23,622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,955.28

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