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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,527.67, 32,470.77 and 13,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,527.67, 32,470.77 and 13,457.06 is: 18,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,527.67 : 32,470.77 = 13,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,527.67/32,470.77 = 13,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,527.67x = 32,470.77 × 13,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,527.67x = 436,960,870.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,960,870.50/23,527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,572.21

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