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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.40, 32,651.30 and 13,589.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.40, 32,651.30 and 13,589.50 is: 18,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.40 : 32,651.30 = 13,589.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.40/32,651.30 = 13,589.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.40x = 32,651.30 × 13,589.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.40x = 443,714,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,714,841.35/23,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.48

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