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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.59, 32,611.67 and 13,020.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.59, 32,611.67 and 13,020.22 is: 17,968.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.59 : 32,611.67 = 13,020.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.59/32,611.67 = 13,020.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.59x = 32,611.67 × 13,020.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.59x = 424,611,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,611,117.97/23,630.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,968.71

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