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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.22, 32,524.58 and 13,497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.22, 32,524.58 and 13,497.26 is: 18,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.22 : 32,524.58 = 13,497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.22/32,524.58 = 13,497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.22x = 32,524.58 × 13,497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.22x = 438,992,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,992,712.65/23,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.10

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