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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,658.08, 32,649.52 and 13,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,658.08, 32,649.52 and 13,586.48 is: 18,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,658.08 : 32,649.52 = 13,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,658.08/32,649.52 = 13,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,658.08x = 32,649.52 × 13,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,658.08x = 443,592,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,592,050.49/23,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.13

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