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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.69, 32,610.45 and 13,020.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.69, 32,610.45 and 13,020.09 is: 17,967.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.69 : 32,610.45 = 13,020.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.69/32,610.45 = 13,020.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.69x = 32,610.45 × 13,020.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.69x = 424,590,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,590,993.94/23,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.78

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