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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.69, 32,584.44 and 13,002.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.69, 32,584.44 and 13,002.11 is: 17,943.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.69 : 32,584.44 = 13,002.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.69/32,584.44 = 13,002.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.69x = 32,584.44 × 13,002.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.69x = 423,666,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,666,473.17/23,611.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,943.08

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