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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.29, 32,569.90 and 13,530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.29, 32,569.90 and 13,530.24 is: 18,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.29 : 32,569.90 = 13,530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.29/32,569.90 = 13,530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.29x = 32,569.90 × 13,530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.29x = 440,678,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,678,529.95/23,602.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,671.01

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