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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,576.59, 32,526.47 and 13,499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,576.59, 32,526.47 and 13,499.61 is: 18,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,576.59 : 32,526.47 = 13,499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,576.59/32,526.47 = 13,499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,576.59x = 32,526.47 × 13,499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,576.59x = 439,094,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,094,716.45/23,576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.18

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