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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.56, 32,652.99 and 13,051.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.56, 32,652.99 and 13,051.91 is: 18,011.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.56 : 32,652.99 = 13,051.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.56/32,652.99 = 13,051.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.56x = 32,652.99 × 13,051.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.56x = 426,183,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,183,968.34/23,661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.66

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