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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.30, 32,614.47 and 13,565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.30, 32,614.47 and 13,565.10 is: 18,714.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.30 : 32,614.47 = 13,565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.30/32,614.47 = 13,565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.30x = 32,614.47 × 13,565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.30x = 442,418,547.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,418,547.00/23,640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,714.59

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