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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.39, 32,593.29 and 13,007.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.39, 32,593.29 and 13,007.99 is: 17,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.39 : 32,593.29 = 13,007.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.39/32,593.29 = 13,007.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.39x = 32,593.29 × 13,007.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.39x = 423,973,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,973,223.09/23,618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,950.98

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