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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.67, 32,528.87 and 13,503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.67, 32,528.87 and 13,503.37 is: 18,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.67 : 32,528.87 = 13,503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.67/32,528.87 = 13,503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.67x = 32,528.87 × 13,503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.67x = 439,249,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,249,218.45/23,571.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.63

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