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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,601.79, 32,566.72 and 13,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,601.79, 32,566.72 and 13,528.30 is: 18,666.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,601.79 : 32,566.72 = 13,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,601.79/32,566.72 = 13,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,601.79x = 32,566.72 × 13,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,601.79x = 440,572,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,572,358.18/23,601.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.90

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