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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.62, 32,575.86 and 13,534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.62, 32,575.86 and 13,534.65 is: 18,677.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.62 : 32,575.86 = 13,534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.62/32,575.86 = 13,534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.62x = 32,575.86 × 13,534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.62x = 440,902,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,902,863.55/23,605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,677.88

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