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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.41, 32,512.89 and 13,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.41, 32,512.89 and 13,487.68 is: 18,614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.41 : 32,512.89 = 13,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.41/32,512.89 = 13,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.41x = 32,512.89 × 13,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.41x = 438,523,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,523,456.20/23,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.31

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