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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.88, 32,542.43 and 13,511.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.88, 32,542.43 and 13,511.25 is: 18,645.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.88 : 32,542.43 = 13,511.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.88/32,542.43 = 13,511.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.88x = 32,542.43 × 13,511.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.88x = 439,688,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,688,839.78/23,580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,645.99

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