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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.44, 32,536.68 and 13,505.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.44, 32,536.68 and 13,505.54 is: 18,637.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.44 : 32,536.68 = 13,505.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.44/32,536.68 = 13,505.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.44x = 32,536.68 × 13,505.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.44x = 439,425,433.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,425,433.21/23,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.54

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