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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529, 32,472.90 and 13,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529, 32,472.90 and 13,593 is: 18,760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529 : 32,472.90 = 13,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529/32,472.90 = 13,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529x = 32,472.90 × 13,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529x = 441,404,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,404,129.70/23,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,760.00

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