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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,524.68, 32,459.85 and 13,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,524.68, 32,459.85 and 13,315.66 is: 18,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,524.68 : 32,459.85 = 13,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,524.68/32,459.85 = 13,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,524.68x = 32,459.85 × 13,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,524.68x = 432,224,326.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,224,326.25/23,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.23

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