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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.67, 32,613.66 and 13,564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.67, 32,613.66 and 13,564.91 is: 18,722.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.67 : 32,613.66 = 13,564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.67/32,613.66 = 13,564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.67x = 32,613.66 × 13,564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.67x = 442,401,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,401,362.67/23,629.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,722.28

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