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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,616.19, 32,589.84 and 13,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,616.19, 32,589.84 and 13,006 is: 17,948.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,616.19 : 32,589.84 = 13,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,616.19/32,589.84 = 13,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,616.19x = 32,589.84 × 13,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,616.19x = 423,863,459.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,863,459.04/23,616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,948.00

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