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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.72, 32,602.26 and 13,015.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.72, 32,602.26 and 13,015.08 is: 17,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.72 : 32,602.26 = 13,015.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.72/32,602.26 = 13,015.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.72x = 32,602.26 × 13,015.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.72x = 424,321,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,321,022.08/23,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.13

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