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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,567.17, 32,524.56 and 13,498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,567.17, 32,524.56 and 13,498.78 is: 18,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,567.17 : 32,524.56 = 13,498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,567.17/32,524.56 = 13,498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,567.17x = 32,524.56 × 13,498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,567.17x = 439,041,880.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,041,880.04/23,567.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.38

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