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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.82, 32,599.67 and 13,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.82, 32,599.67 and 13,013.22 is: 17,957.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.82 : 32,599.67 = 13,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.82/32,599.67 = 13,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.82x = 32,599.67 × 13,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.82x = 424,226,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,226,612.57/23,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,957.58

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