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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.85, 32,586.33 and 13,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.85, 32,586.33 and 13,003.48 is: 17,945.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.85 : 32,586.33 = 13,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.85/32,586.33 = 13,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.85x = 32,586.33 × 13,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.85x = 423,735,690.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,735,690.43/23,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.89

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