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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,504, 32,436.48 and 13,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,504, 32,436.48 and 13,568 is: 18,724.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,504 : 32,436.48 = 13,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,504/32,436.48 = 13,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,504x = 32,436.48 × 13,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,504x = 440,098,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,098,160.64/23,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,724.39

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