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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.79, 32,574.72 and 13,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.79, 32,574.72 and 13,533.74 is: 18,675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.79 : 32,574.72 = 13,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.79/32,574.72 = 13,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.79x = 32,574.72 × 13,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.79x = 440,857,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,857,791.05/23,605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,675.83

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