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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,770.67, 32,802.52 and 13,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,770.67, 32,802.52 and 13,015.35 is: 17,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,770.67 : 32,802.52 = 13,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,770.67/32,802.52 = 13,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,770.67x = 32,802.52 × 13,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,770.67x = 426,936,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,936,278.68/23,770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,960.63

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