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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.11, 32,592.72 and 13,007.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.11, 32,592.72 and 13,007.51 is: 17,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.11 : 32,592.72 = 13,007.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.11/32,592.72 = 13,007.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.11x = 32,592.72 × 13,007.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.11x = 423,950,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,950,131.33/23,618.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.21

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