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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.63, 32,575.14 and 13,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.63, 32,575.14 and 13,536.50 is: 18,678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.63 : 32,575.14 = 13,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.63/32,575.14 = 13,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.63x = 32,575.14 × 13,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.63x = 440,953,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,953,219.73/23,607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.42

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