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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.16, 32,614.36 and 13,565.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.16, 32,614.36 and 13,565.42 is: 18,723.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.16 : 32,614.36 = 13,565.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.16/32,614.36 = 13,565.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.16x = 32,614.36 × 13,565.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.16x = 442,427,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,427,491.43/23,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.00

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