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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.81, 32,656.09 and 13,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.81, 32,656.09 and 13,594.20 is: 18,760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.81 : 32,656.09 = 13,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.81/32,656.09 = 13,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.81x = 32,656.09 × 13,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.81x = 443,933,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,933,418.68/23,663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.01

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