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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.46, 32,589.38 and 13,005.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.46, 32,589.38 and 13,005.11 is: 17,947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.46 : 32,589.38 = 13,005.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.46/32,589.38 = 13,005.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.46x = 32,589.38 × 13,005.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.46x = 423,828,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,828,585.72/23,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.08

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