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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.40, 32,593.48 and 13,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.40, 32,593.48 and 13,007.03 is: 17,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.40 : 32,593.48 = 13,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.40/32,593.48 = 13,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.40x = 32,593.48 × 13,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.40x = 423,944,372.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,944,372.07/23,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.51

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