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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.22, 32,525.96 and 13,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.22, 32,525.96 and 13,498.26 is: 18,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.22 : 32,525.96 = 13,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.22/32,525.96 = 13,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.22x = 32,525.96 × 13,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.22x = 439,043,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,043,864.83/23,572.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.48

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