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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.78, 32,592.48 and 13,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.78, 32,592.48 and 13,008.40 is: 17,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.78 : 32,592.48 = 13,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.78/32,592.48 = 13,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.78x = 32,592.48 × 13,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.78x = 423,976,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,976,016.83/23,617.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.56

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