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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.39, 32,583.95 and 13,001.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.39, 32,583.95 and 13,001.41 is: 17,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.39 : 32,583.95 = 13,001.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.39/32,583.95 = 13,001.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.39x = 32,583.95 × 13,001.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.39x = 423,637,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,637,293.37/23,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.07

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