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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,687.51, 32,690.76 and 13,619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,687.51, 32,690.76 and 13,619.41 is: 18,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,687.51 : 32,690.76 = 13,619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,687.51/32,690.76 = 13,619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,687.51x = 32,690.76 × 13,619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,687.51x = 445,228,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,228,730.85/23,687.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,795.93

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