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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.93, 32,579.46 and 13,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.93, 32,579.46 and 13,536.30 is: 18,681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.93 : 32,579.46 = 13,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.93/32,579.46 = 13,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.93x = 32,579.46 × 13,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.93x = 441,005,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,005,344.40/23,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.18

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