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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.15, 32,604.12 and 13,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.15, 32,604.12 and 13,015.55 is: 17,961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.15 : 32,604.12 = 13,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.15/32,604.12 = 13,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.15x = 32,604.12 × 13,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.15x = 424,360,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,360,635.58/23,626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,961.48

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