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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.72, 32,601 and 13,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.72, 32,601 and 13,013.44 is: 17,958.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.72 : 32,601 = 13,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.72/32,601 = 13,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.72x = 32,601 × 13,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.72x = 424,251,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,251,157.44/23,623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,958.69

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