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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.79, 32,591.70 and 13,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.79, 32,591.70 and 13,548.60 is: 18,691.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.79 : 32,591.70 = 13,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.79/32,591.70 = 13,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.79x = 32,591.70 × 13,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.79x = 441,571,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,571,906.62/23,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,691.84

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