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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.93, 32,570.21 and 13,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.93, 32,570.21 and 13,396.27 is: 18,482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.93 : 32,570.21 = 13,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.93/32,570.21 = 13,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.93x = 32,570.21 × 13,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.93x = 436,319,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,319,327.12/23,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.68

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