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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.92, 32,653.46 and 13,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.92, 32,653.46 and 13,052.24 is: 18,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.92 : 32,653.46 = 13,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.92/32,653.46 = 13,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.92x = 32,653.46 × 13,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.92x = 426,200,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,200,788.56/23,661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,012.09

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