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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.28, 32,588.92 and 13,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.28, 32,588.92 and 13,004.68 is: 17,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.28 : 32,588.92 = 13,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.28/32,588.92 = 13,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.28x = 32,588.92 × 13,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.28x = 423,808,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,808,476.15/23,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.37

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