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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.56, 32,585.40 and 13,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.56, 32,585.40 and 13,003.53 is: 17,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.56 : 32,585.40 = 13,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.56/32,585.40 = 13,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.56x = 32,585.40 × 13,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.56x = 423,725,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,725,226.46/23,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.67

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