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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,581.70, 32,542.59 and 13,374.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,581.70, 32,542.59 and 13,374.67 is: 18,456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,581.70 : 32,542.59 = 13,374.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,581.70/32,542.59 = 13,374.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,581.70x = 32,542.59 × 13,374.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,581.70x = 435,246,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,246,464.45/23,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.96

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