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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.53, 32,526.77 and 13,879.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.53, 32,526.77 and 13,879.45 is: 19,152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.53 : 32,526.77 = 13,879.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.53/32,526.77 = 13,879.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.53x = 32,526.77 × 13,879.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.53x = 451,453,445.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,453,445.85/23,571.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,152.49

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