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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.64, 32,670.59 and 13,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.64, 32,670.59 and 13,605.24 is: 18,775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.64 : 32,670.59 = 13,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.64/32,670.59 = 13,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.64x = 32,670.59 × 13,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.64x = 444,491,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,491,217.89/23,673.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,775.79

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