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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,625.90, 32,605.58 and 13,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,625.90, 32,605.58 and 13,017.44 is: 17,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,625.90 : 32,605.58 = 13,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,625.90/32,605.58 = 13,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,625.90x = 32,605.58 × 13,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,625.90x = 424,441,181.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,441,181.32/23,625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,965.08

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