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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,676.14, 32,674.92 and 13,608.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,676.14, 32,674.92 and 13,608.10 is: 18,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,676.14 : 32,674.92 = 13,608.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,676.14/32,674.92 = 13,608.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,676.14x = 32,674.92 × 13,608.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,676.14x = 444,643,578.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,643,578.85/23,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.24

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