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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.15, 32,602.34 and 13,015.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.15, 32,602.34 and 13,015.17 is: 17,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.15 : 32,602.34 = 13,015.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.15/32,602.34 = 13,015.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.15x = 32,602.34 × 13,015.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.15x = 424,324,932.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,324,932.42/23,625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.73

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