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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.32, 32,584.14 and 13,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.32, 32,584.14 and 13,001.54 is: 17,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.32 : 32,584.14 = 13,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.32/32,584.14 = 13,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.32x = 32,584.14 × 13,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.32x = 423,643,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,643,836.65/23,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.40

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