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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.81, 32,595.43 and 13,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.81, 32,595.43 and 13,008.44 is: 17,952.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.81 : 32,595.43 = 13,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.81/32,595.43 = 13,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.81x = 32,595.43 × 13,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.81x = 424,015,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,015,467.41/23,618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,952.45

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