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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.06, 32,606.82 and 13,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.06, 32,606.82 and 13,017.66 is: 17,964.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.06 : 32,606.82 = 13,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.06/32,606.82 = 13,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.06x = 32,606.82 × 13,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.06x = 424,464,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,464,496.44/23,628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.42

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