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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.93, 32,590.10 and 13,005.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.93, 32,590.10 and 13,005.56 is: 17,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.93 : 32,590.10 = 13,005.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.93/32,590.10 = 13,005.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.93x = 32,590.10 × 13,005.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.93x = 423,852,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,852,500.96/23,615.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,947.74

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