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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,518.76, 32,450.82 and 13,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,518.76, 32,450.82 and 13,577 is: 18,733.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,518.76 : 32,450.82 = 13,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,518.76/32,450.82 = 13,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,518.76x = 32,450.82 × 13,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,518.76x = 440,584,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,584,783.14/23,518.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,733.33

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