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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.93, 32,656.51 and 13,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.93, 32,656.51 and 13,586.28 is: 18,748.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.93 : 32,656.51 = 13,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.93/32,656.51 = 13,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.93x = 32,656.51 × 13,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.93x = 443,680,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,680,454.72/23,664.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,748.44

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