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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.92, 32,544.91 and 13,515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.92, 32,544.91 and 13,515.10 is: 18,653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.92 : 32,544.91 = 13,515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.92/32,544.91 = 13,515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.92x = 32,544.91 × 13,515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.92x = 439,847,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,847,784.22/23,579.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,653.49

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