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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.28, 32,589.12 and 13,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.28, 32,589.12 and 13,004.94 is: 17,946.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.28 : 32,589.12 = 13,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.28/32,589.12 = 13,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.28x = 32,589.12 × 13,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.28x = 423,819,550.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,819,550.25/23,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,946.84

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