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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,612.72, 32,589.09 and 17,938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,612.72, 32,589.09 and 17,938.13 is: 24,757.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,612.72 : 32,589.09 = 17,938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,612.72/32,589.09 = 17,938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,612.72x = 32,589.09 × 17,938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,612.72x = 584,587,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,587,170.06/23,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.30

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