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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,599.76, 32,562.44 and 13,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,599.76, 32,562.44 and 13,658 is: 18,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,599.76 : 32,562.44 = 13,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,599.76/32,562.44 = 13,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,599.76x = 32,562.44 × 13,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,599.76x = 444,737,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,737,805.52/23,599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.01

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