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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.51, 32,606.96 and 13,019.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.51, 32,606.96 and 13,019.13 is: 17,966.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.51 : 32,606.96 = 13,019.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.51/32,606.96 = 13,019.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.51x = 32,606.96 × 13,019.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.51x = 424,514,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,514,186.05/23,628.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,966.19

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