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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.85, 32,651.91 and 13,589.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.85, 32,651.91 and 13,589.94 is: 18,754.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.85 : 32,651.91 = 13,589.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.85/32,651.91 = 13,589.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.85x = 32,651.91 × 13,589.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.85x = 443,737,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,737,671.19/23,660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,754.09

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