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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,679.99, 32,674.68 and 13,606.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,679.99, 32,674.68 and 13,606.49 is: 18,774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,679.99 : 32,674.68 = 13,606.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,679.99/32,674.68 = 13,606.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,679.99x = 32,674.68 × 13,606.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,679.99x = 444,587,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,587,706.67/23,679.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,774.83

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