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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.70, 32,671.04 and 13,603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.70, 32,671.04 and 13,603.88 is: 18,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.70 : 32,671.04 = 13,603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.70/32,671.04 = 13,603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.70x = 32,671.04 × 13,603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.70x = 444,452,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,452,921.29/23,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,773.33

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