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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.68, 32,519.63 and 13,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.68, 32,519.63 and 13,494.68 is: 18,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.68 : 32,519.63 = 13,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.68/32,519.63 = 13,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.68x = 32,519.63 × 13,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.68x = 438,841,770.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,841,770.50/23,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,617.34

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