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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.73, 32,588.54 and 13,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.73, 32,588.54 and 13,004.44 is: 17,946.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.73 : 32,588.54 = 13,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.73/32,588.54 = 13,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.73x = 32,588.54 × 13,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.73x = 423,795,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,795,688.54/23,614.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.24

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