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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.67, 32,608.98 and 13,558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.67, 32,608.98 and 13,558.14 is: 18,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.67 : 32,608.98 = 13,558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.67/32,608.98 = 13,558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.67x = 32,608.98 × 13,558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.67x = 442,117,116.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,117,116.10/23,630.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,709.46

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