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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.21, 32,591.79 and 13,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.21, 32,591.79 and 13,006.87 is: 17,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.21 : 32,591.79 = 13,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.21/32,591.79 = 13,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.21x = 32,591.79 × 13,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.21x = 423,917,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,917,175.60/23,617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.50

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