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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.62, 32,584.05 and 13,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.62, 32,584.05 and 13,535.88 is: 18,682.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.62 : 32,584.05 = 13,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.62/32,584.05 = 13,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.62x = 32,584.05 × 13,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.62x = 441,053,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,053,790.71/23,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.69

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