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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.30, 32,554.49 and 13,519.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.30, 32,554.49 and 13,519.62 is: 18,656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.30 : 32,554.49 = 13,519.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.30/32,554.49 = 13,519.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.30x = 32,554.49 × 13,519.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.30x = 440,124,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,124,334.09/23,591.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,656.21

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