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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.87, 32,594.13 and 13,007.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.87, 32,594.13 and 13,007.50 is: 17,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.87 : 32,594.13 = 13,007.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.87/32,594.13 = 13,007.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.87x = 32,594.13 × 13,007.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.87x = 423,968,064.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,968,064.49/23,617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.16

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