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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.64, 32,599.46 and 13,012.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.64, 32,599.46 and 13,012.32 is: 17,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.64 : 32,599.46 = 13,012.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.64/32,599.46 = 13,012.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.64x = 32,599.46 × 13,012.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.64x = 424,194,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,194,605.35/23,622.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.12

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