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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,584.97, 32,542.52 and 13,516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,584.97, 32,542.52 and 13,516.56 is: 18,650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,584.97 : 32,542.52 = 13,516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,584.97/32,542.52 = 13,516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,584.97x = 32,542.52 × 13,516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,584.97x = 439,862,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,862,856.55/23,584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,650.13

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