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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,578.55, 32,544.08 and 13,512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,578.55, 32,544.08 and 13,512.89 is: 18,651.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,578.55 : 32,544.08 = 13,512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,578.55/32,544.08 = 13,512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,578.55x = 32,544.08 × 13,512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,578.55x = 439,764,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,764,342.91/23,578.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,651.04

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