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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.12, 32,593.38 and 13,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.12, 32,593.38 and 13,007.64 is: 17,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.12 : 32,593.38 = 13,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.12/32,593.38 = 13,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.12x = 32,593.38 × 13,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.12x = 423,962,953.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,962,953.42/23,618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.75

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