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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.43, 32,609.66 and 13,558.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.43, 32,609.66 and 13,558.65 is: 18,710.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.43 : 32,609.66 = 13,558.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.43/32,609.66 = 13,558.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.43x = 32,609.66 × 13,558.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.43x = 442,142,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,142,898.77/23,630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,710.74

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