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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,613.96, 32,587.51 and 13,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,613.96, 32,587.51 and 13,004.58 is: 17,946.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,613.96 : 32,587.51 = 13,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,613.96/32,587.51 = 13,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,613.96x = 32,587.51 × 13,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,613.96x = 423,786,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,786,880.80/23,613.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.46

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