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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.62, 32,657.09 and 13,593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.62, 32,657.09 and 13,593.71 is: 18,759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.62 : 32,657.09 = 13,593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.62/32,657.09 = 13,593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.62x = 32,657.09 × 13,593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.62x = 443,930,779.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,930,779.65/23,664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,759.26

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