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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.96, 32,669.37 and 13,602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.96, 32,669.37 and 13,602.06 is: 18,770.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.96 : 32,669.37 = 13,602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.96/32,669.37 = 13,602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.96x = 32,669.37 × 13,602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.96x = 444,370,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,370,730.90/23,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,770.44

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