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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.80, 32,656.25 and 13,459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.80, 32,656.25 and 13,459.82 is: 18,569.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.80 : 32,656.25 = 13,459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.80/32,656.25 = 13,459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.80x = 32,656.25 × 13,459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.80x = 439,547,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,547,225.22/23,669.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,569.96

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