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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.79, 32,603.58 and 13,554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.79, 32,603.58 and 13,554.63 is: 18,703.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.79 : 32,603.58 = 13,554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.79/32,603.58 = 13,554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.79x = 32,603.58 × 13,554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.79x = 441,929,463.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,929,463.58/23,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.80

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