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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,644.94, 32,628.93 and 13,566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,644.94, 32,628.93 and 13,566.47 is: 18,721.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,644.94 : 32,628.93 = 13,566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,644.94/32,628.93 = 13,566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,644.94x = 32,628.93 × 13,566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,644.94x = 442,659,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,659,399.98/23,644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.10

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