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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.24, 32,652.27 and 13,050.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.24, 32,652.27 and 13,050.96 is: 18,010.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.24 : 32,652.27 = 13,050.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.24/32,652.27 = 13,050.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.24x = 32,652.27 × 13,050.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.24x = 426,143,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,143,469.68/23,661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.19

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