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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.95, 32,653.73 and 13,051.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.95, 32,653.73 and 13,051.49 is: 18,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.95 : 32,653.73 = 13,051.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.95/32,653.73 = 13,051.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.95x = 32,653.73 × 13,051.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.95x = 426,179,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,179,699.92/23,661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,011.19

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