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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.76, 32,365.02 and 13,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.76, 32,365.02 and 13,519 is: 18,649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.76 : 32,365.02 = 13,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.76/32,365.02 = 13,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.76x = 32,365.02 × 13,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.76x = 437,542,705.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,542,705.38/23,460.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,649.98

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