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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.67, 32,590.99 and 13,409.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.67, 32,590.99 and 13,409.02 is: 18,502.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.67 : 32,590.99 = 13,409.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.67/32,590.99 = 13,409.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.67x = 32,590.99 × 13,409.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.67x = 437,013,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,013,236.73/23,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,502.87

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