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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.25, 32,592.69 and 13,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.25, 32,592.69 and 13,007.97 is: 17,950.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.25 : 32,592.69 = 13,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.25/32,592.69 = 13,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.25x = 32,592.69 × 13,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.25x = 423,964,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,964,733.74/23,618.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.73

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