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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.92, 32,636.58 and 13,580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.92, 32,636.58 and 13,580.80 is: 18,739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.92 : 32,636.58 = 13,580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.92/32,636.58 = 13,580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.92x = 32,636.58 × 13,580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.92x = 443,230,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,230,865.66/23,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,739.74

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