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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,621.13, 32,593.77 and 13,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,621.13, 32,593.77 and 13,550.01 is: 18,697.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,621.13 : 32,593.77 = 13,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,621.13/32,593.77 = 13,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,621.13x = 32,593.77 × 13,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,621.13x = 441,645,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,645,909.44/23,621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.07

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