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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.04, 32,606.69 and 13,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.04, 32,606.69 and 13,555.41 is: 18,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.04 : 32,606.69 = 13,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.04/32,606.69 = 13,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.04x = 32,606.69 × 13,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.04x = 441,996,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,996,983.92/23,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,707.25

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