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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.30, 32,652.38 and 13,051.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.30, 32,652.38 and 13,051.01 is: 18,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.30 : 32,652.38 = 13,051.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.30/32,652.38 = 13,051.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.30x = 32,652.38 × 13,051.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.30x = 426,146,537.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,146,537.90/23,661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.28

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