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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.78, 32,569.29 and 13,534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.78, 32,569.29 and 13,534.29 is: 18,676.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.78 : 32,569.29 = 13,534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.78/32,569.29 = 13,534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.78x = 32,569.29 × 13,534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.78x = 440,802,215.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,802,215.95/23,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.65

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