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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,587.13, 32,554.89 and 13,522.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,587.13, 32,554.89 and 13,522.33 is: 18,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,587.13 : 32,554.89 = 13,522.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,587.13/32,554.89 = 13,522.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,587.13x = 32,554.89 × 13,522.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,587.13x = 440,217,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,217,965.69/23,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,663.48

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