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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.28, 32,583.80 and 13,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.28, 32,583.80 and 13,001.90 is: 17,942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.28 : 32,583.80 = 13,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.28/32,583.80 = 13,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.28x = 32,583.80 × 13,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.28x = 423,651,178.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,651,178.81/23,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.75

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