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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.51, 32,611.08 and 13,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.51, 32,611.08 and 13,022.13 is: 17,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.51 : 32,611.08 = 13,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.51/32,611.08 = 13,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.51x = 32,611.08 × 13,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.51x = 424,665,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,665,723.20/23,631.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,970.32

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