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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.33, 32,591.85 and 13,006.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.33, 32,591.85 and 13,006.89 is: 17,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.33 : 32,591.85 = 13,006.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.33/32,591.85 = 13,006.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.33x = 32,591.85 × 13,006.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.33x = 423,918,607.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,918,607.85/23,617.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,949.47

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