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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,602.81, 32,571.97 and 13,531.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,602.81, 32,571.97 and 13,531.47 is: 18,673.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,602.81 : 32,571.97 = 13,531.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,602.81/32,571.97 = 13,531.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,602.81x = 32,571.97 × 13,531.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,602.81x = 440,746,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,746,634.90/23,602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,673.48

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