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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.15, 32,650.96 and 13,589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.15, 32,650.96 and 13,589.25 is: 18,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.15 : 32,650.96 = 13,589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.15/32,650.96 = 13,589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.15x = 32,650.96 × 13,589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.15x = 443,702,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,702,024.21/23,660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.13

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