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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.20, 32,607.81 and 13,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.20, 32,607.81 and 13,017.60 is: 17,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.20 : 32,607.81 = 13,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.20/32,607.81 = 13,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.20x = 32,607.81 × 13,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.20x = 424,475,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,475,427.46/23,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,964.78

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