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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,631.53, 32,611.14 and 13,021.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,631.53, 32,611.14 and 13,021.54 is: 17,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,631.53 : 32,611.14 = 13,021.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,631.53/32,611.14 = 13,021.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,631.53x = 32,611.14 × 13,021.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,631.53x = 424,647,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,647,182.43/23,631.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,969.52

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