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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.52, 32,651.91 and 13,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.52, 32,651.91 and 13,050.92 is: 18,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.52 : 32,651.91 = 13,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.52/32,651.91 = 13,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.52x = 32,651.91 × 13,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.52x = 426,137,546.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,137,546.89/23,661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.73

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