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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.44, 32,651.44 and 13,050.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.44, 32,651.44 and 13,050.79 is: 18,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.44 : 32,651.44 = 13,050.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.44/32,651.44 = 13,050.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.44x = 32,651.44 × 13,050.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.44x = 426,126,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,126,972.38/23,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.11

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