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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,665.93, 32,657.89 and 13,587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,665.93, 32,657.89 and 13,587.28 is: 18,749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,665.93 : 32,657.89 = 13,587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,665.93/32,657.89 = 13,587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,665.93x = 32,657.89 × 13,587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,665.93x = 443,731,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,731,895.64/23,665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.82

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