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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.22, 32,592.36 and 13,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.22, 32,592.36 and 13,007.84 is: 17,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.22 : 32,592.36 = 13,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.22/32,592.36 = 13,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.22x = 32,592.36 × 13,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.22x = 423,956,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,956,204.10/23,618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.39

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