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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,616.76, 32,593.20 and 13,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,616.76, 32,593.20 and 13,008.46 is: 17,952.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,616.76 : 32,593.20 = 13,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,616.76/32,593.20 = 13,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,616.76x = 32,593.20 × 13,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,616.76x = 423,987,338.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,987,338.47/23,616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.82

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