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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.49, 32,651.42 and 13,589.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.49, 32,651.42 and 13,589.59 is: 18,753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.49 : 32,651.42 = 13,589.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.49/32,651.42 = 13,589.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.49x = 32,651.42 × 13,589.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.49x = 443,719,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,719,410.72/23,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,753.60

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