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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,517.76, 32,449.44 and 13,576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,517.76, 32,449.44 and 13,576 is: 18,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,517.76 : 32,449.44 = 13,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,517.76/32,449.44 = 13,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,517.76x = 32,449.44 × 13,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,517.76x = 440,533,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,533,597.44/23,517.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.95

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