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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.18, 32,663.74 and 13,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.18, 32,663.74 and 13,591.54 is: 18,755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.18 : 32,663.74 = 13,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.18/32,663.74 = 13,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.18x = 32,663.74 × 13,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.18x = 443,950,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,950,528.76/23,670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,755.69

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