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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.76, 32,429.40 and 13,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.76, 32,429.40 and 13,566 is: 18,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.76 : 32,429.40 = 13,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.76/32,429.40 = 13,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.76x = 32,429.40 × 13,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.76x = 439,937,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,937,240.40/23,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.55

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