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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.08, 32,530.20 and 13,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.08, 32,530.20 and 13,499.76 is: 18,630.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.08 : 32,530.20 = 13,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.08/32,530.20 = 13,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.08x = 32,530.20 × 13,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.08x = 439,149,892.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,149,892.75/23,572.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,630.09

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