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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.48, 32,589.58 and 13,005.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.48, 32,589.58 and 13,005.19 is: 17,947.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.48 : 32,589.58 = 13,005.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.48/32,589.58 = 13,005.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.48x = 32,589.58 × 13,005.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.48x = 423,833,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,833,614.70/23,615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.28

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