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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.69, 32,609.66 and 13,562.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.69, 32,609.66 and 13,562.03 is: 18,718.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.69 : 32,609.66 = 13,562.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.69/32,609.66 = 13,562.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.69x = 32,609.66 × 13,562.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.69x = 442,253,200.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,253,200.92/23,626.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,718.38

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