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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.63, 32,888.61 and 13,629.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.63, 32,888.61 and 13,629.90 is: 18,806.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.63 : 32,888.61 = 13,629.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.63/32,888.61 = 13,629.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.63x = 32,888.61 × 13,629.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.63x = 448,268,465.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,268,465.44/23,835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,806.65

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