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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.78, 32,652.06 and 13,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.78, 32,652.06 and 13,051.14 is: 18,009.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.78 : 32,652.06 = 13,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.78/32,652.06 = 13,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.78x = 32,652.06 × 13,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.78x = 426,146,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,146,606.35/23,661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,009.91

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