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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.54, 32,652.42 and 13,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.54, 32,652.42 and 13,052.16 is: 18,011.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.54 : 32,652.42 = 13,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.54/32,652.42 = 13,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.54x = 32,652.42 × 13,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.54x = 426,184,610.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,184,610.23/23,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.70

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