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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.77, 32,606.31 and 13,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.77, 32,606.31 and 13,555.13 is: 18,706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.77 : 32,606.31 = 13,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.77/32,606.31 = 13,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.77x = 32,606.31 × 13,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.77x = 441,982,607.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,982,607.84/23,626.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,706.86

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