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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.88, 32,651.88 and 13,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.88, 32,651.88 and 13,050.48 is: 18,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.88 : 32,651.88 = 13,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.88/32,651.88 = 13,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.88x = 32,651.88 × 13,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.88x = 426,122,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,122,780.41/23,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.59

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