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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.02, 32,651.64 and 13,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.02, 32,651.64 and 13,050.43 is: 18,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.02 : 32,651.64 = 13,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.02/32,651.64 = 13,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.02x = 32,651.64 × 13,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.02x = 426,117,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,117,860.58/23,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.27

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