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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.98, 32,670.39 and 13,596.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.98, 32,670.39 and 13,596.33 is: 18,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.98 : 32,670.39 = 13,596.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.98/32,670.39 = 13,596.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.98x = 32,670.39 × 13,596.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.98x = 444,197,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,197,403.67/23,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,762.31

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