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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.21, 32,589.04 and 13,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.21, 32,589.04 and 13,004.86 is: 17,946.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.21 : 32,589.04 = 13,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.21/32,589.04 = 13,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.21x = 32,589.04 × 13,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.21x = 423,815,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,815,902.73/23,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.73

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