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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.62, 32,459.79 and 13,315.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.62, 32,459.79 and 13,315.61 is: 18,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.62 : 32,459.79 = 13,315.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.62/32,459.79 = 13,315.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.62x = 32,459.79 × 13,315.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.62x = 432,221,754.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,221,754.51/23,524.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.16

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