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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.96, 32,589.57 and 13,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.96, 32,589.57 and 13,004.44 is: 17,946.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.96 : 32,589.57 = 13,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.96/32,589.57 = 13,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.96x = 32,589.57 × 13,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.96x = 423,809,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,809,107.69/23,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.64

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