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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.92, 32,588.87 and 13,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.92, 32,588.87 and 13,004.73 is: 17,946.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.92 : 32,588.87 = 13,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.92/32,588.87 = 13,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.92x = 32,588.87 × 13,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.92x = 423,809,390.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,809,390.33/23,614.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.68

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