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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.64, 32,545.06 and 13,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.64, 32,545.06 and 13,511.42 is: 18,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.64 : 32,545.06 = 13,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.64/32,545.06 = 13,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.64x = 32,545.06 × 13,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.64x = 439,729,935.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,729,935.81/23,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.13

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