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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.60, 32,803.82 and 13,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.60, 32,803.82 and 13,015.30 is: 17,961.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.60 : 32,803.82 = 13,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.60/32,803.82 = 13,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.60x = 32,803.82 × 13,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.60x = 426,951,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,951,558.45/23,770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,961.33

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