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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.93, 32,584.58 and 13,001.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.93, 32,584.58 and 13,001.56 is: 17,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.93 : 32,584.58 = 13,001.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.93/32,584.58 = 13,001.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.93x = 32,584.58 × 13,001.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.93x = 423,650,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,650,371.94/23,611.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.22

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