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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.08, 32,609.15 and 13,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.08, 32,609.15 and 13,558.29 is: 18,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.08 : 32,609.15 = 13,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.08/32,609.15 = 13,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.08x = 32,609.15 × 13,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.08x = 442,124,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,124,244.56/23,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.23

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