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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.13, 32,514.55 and 13,489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.13, 32,514.55 and 13,489.94 is: 18,617.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.13 : 32,514.55 = 13,489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.13/32,514.55 = 13,489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.13x = 32,514.55 × 13,489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.13x = 438,619,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,619,376.19/23,560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.02

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