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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.49, 32,607.90 and 13,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.49, 32,607.90 and 13,017.60 is: 17,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.49 : 32,607.90 = 13,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.49/32,607.90 = 13,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.49x = 32,607.90 × 13,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.49x = 424,476,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,476,599.04/23,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,963.09

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