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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.68, 32,601.88 and 13,014.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.68, 32,601.88 and 13,014.08 is: 17,959.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.68 : 32,601.88 = 13,014.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.68/32,601.88 = 13,014.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.68x = 32,601.88 × 13,014.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.68x = 424,283,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,283,474.47/23,624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.33

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