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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.64, 32,592.31 and 13,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.64, 32,592.31 and 13,007.28 is: 17,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.64 : 32,592.31 = 13,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.64/32,592.31 = 13,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.64x = 32,592.31 × 13,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.64x = 423,937,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,937,391.72/23,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.03

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