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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.40, 32,524.80 and 13,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.40, 32,524.80 and 13,501.20 is: 18,630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.40 : 32,524.80 = 13,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.40/32,524.80 = 13,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.40x = 32,524.80 × 13,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.40x = 439,123,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,123,829.76/23,570.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.31

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