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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.70, 32,460.46 and 13,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.70, 32,460.46 and 13,451.06 is: 18,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.70 : 32,460.46 = 13,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.70/32,460.46 = 13,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.70x = 32,460.46 × 13,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.70x = 436,627,595.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,627,595.09/23,521.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.76

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