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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,575.84, 32,536.88 and 13,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,575.84, 32,536.88 and 13,502.28 is: 18,634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,575.84 : 32,536.88 = 13,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,575.84/32,536.88 = 13,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,575.84x = 32,536.88 × 13,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,575.84x = 439,322,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,322,064.09/23,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,634.42

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