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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.70, 32,593.59 and 13,008.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.70, 32,593.59 and 13,008.11 is: 17,951.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.70 : 32,593.59 = 13,008.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.70/32,593.59 = 13,008.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.70x = 32,593.59 × 13,008.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.70x = 423,980,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,980,841.05/23,618.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,951.07

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