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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.39, 32,601.26 and 13,015.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.39, 32,601.26 and 13,015.01 is: 17,960.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.39 : 32,601.26 = 13,015.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.39/32,601.26 = 13,015.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.39x = 32,601.26 × 13,015.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.39x = 424,305,496.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,305,496.83/23,624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.49

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