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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.93, 32,653.50 and 13,592.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.93, 32,653.50 and 13,592.33 is: 18,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.93 : 32,653.50 = 13,592.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.93/32,653.50 = 13,592.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.93x = 32,653.50 × 13,592.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.93x = 443,836,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,836,933.42/23,661.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.42

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