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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.29, 32,554.85 and 13,518.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.29, 32,554.85 and 13,518.51 is: 18,655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.29 : 32,554.85 = 13,518.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.29/32,554.85 = 13,518.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.29x = 32,554.85 × 13,518.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.29x = 440,092,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,092,997.68/23,590.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,655.68

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