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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.61, 32,610.24 and 13,020.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.61, 32,610.24 and 13,020.15 is: 17,967.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.61 : 32,610.24 = 13,020.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.61/32,610.24 = 13,020.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.61x = 32,610.24 × 13,020.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.61x = 424,590,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,590,216.34/23,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.81

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