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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.96, 32,602.50 and 13,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.96, 32,602.50 and 13,016.68 is: 17,962.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.96 : 32,602.50 = 13,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.96/32,602.50 = 13,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.96x = 32,602.50 × 13,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.96x = 424,376,309.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,376,309.70/23,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.29

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