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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.61, 32,462.13 and 13,451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.61, 32,462.13 and 13,451.54 is: 18,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.61 : 32,462.13 = 13,451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.61/32,462.13 = 13,451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.61x = 32,462.13 × 13,451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.61x = 436,665,599.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,665,599.60/23,521.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,564.44

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