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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.36, 32,583.72 and 13,535.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.36, 32,583.72 and 13,535.64 is: 18,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.36 : 32,583.72 = 13,535.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.36/32,583.72 = 13,535.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.36x = 32,583.72 × 13,535.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.36x = 441,041,503.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,041,503.78/23,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.37

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