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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.72, 32,558.60 and 13,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.72, 32,558.60 and 13,522 is: 18,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.72 : 32,558.60 = 13,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.72/32,558.60 = 13,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.72x = 32,558.60 × 13,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.72x = 440,257,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,257,389.20/23,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,660.73

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