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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.73, 32,589.09 and 13,550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.73, 32,589.09 and 13,550.13 is: 18,698.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.73 : 32,589.09 = 13,550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.73/32,589.09 = 13,550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.73x = 32,589.09 × 13,550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.73x = 441,586,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,586,406.08/23,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,698.83

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