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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,584.13, 32,550.74 and 13,519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,584.13, 32,550.74 and 13,519.32 is: 18,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,584.13 : 32,550.74 = 13,519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,584.13/32,550.74 = 13,519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,584.13x = 32,550.74 × 13,519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,584.13x = 440,063,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,063,990.48/23,584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,659.33

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