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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,558.95, 32,516.99 and 13,493.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,558.95, 32,516.99 and 13,493.22 is: 18,623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,558.95 : 32,516.99 = 13,493.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,558.95/32,516.99 = 13,493.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,558.95x = 32,516.99 × 13,493.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,558.95x = 438,758,899.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,758,899.81/23,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.87

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