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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,559.59, 32,511.53 and 13,487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,559.59, 32,511.53 and 13,487.67 is: 18,612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,559.59 : 32,511.53 = 13,487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,559.59/32,511.53 = 13,487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,559.59x = 32,511.53 × 13,487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,559.59x = 438,504,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,504,821.55/23,559.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.58

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