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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.75, 32,587.86 and 13,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.75, 32,587.86 and 13,004.47 is: 17,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.75 : 32,587.86 = 13,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.75/32,587.86 = 13,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.75x = 32,587.86 × 13,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.75x = 423,787,847.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,787,847.73/23,614.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,945.90

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