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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.70, 32,471.50 and 13,459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.70, 32,471.50 and 13,459.06 is: 18,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.70 : 32,471.50 = 13,459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.70/32,471.50 = 13,459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.70x = 32,471.50 × 13,459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.70x = 437,035,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,035,866.79/23,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,573.80

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