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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,596.61, 32,563.42 and 13,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,596.61, 32,563.42 and 13,525.63 is: 18,665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,596.61 : 32,563.42 = 13,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,596.61/32,563.42 = 13,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,596.61x = 32,563.42 × 13,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,596.61x = 440,440,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,440,655.23/23,596.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.42

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