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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.76, 32,584.64 and 13,001.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.76, 32,584.64 and 13,001.16 is: 17,941.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.76 : 32,584.64 = 13,001.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.76/32,584.64 = 13,001.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.76x = 32,584.64 × 13,001.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.76x = 423,638,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,638,053.18/23,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.83

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