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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.95, 32,604.01 and 13,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.95, 32,604.01 and 13,014.60 is: 17,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.95 : 32,604.01 = 13,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.95/32,604.01 = 13,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.95x = 32,604.01 × 13,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.95x = 424,328,148.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,328,148.55/23,626.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,959.50

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