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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.08, 32,575.42 and 13,527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.08, 32,575.42 and 13,527.50 is: 18,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.08 : 32,575.42 = 13,527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.08/32,575.42 = 13,527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.08x = 32,575.42 × 13,527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.08x = 440,663,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,663,955.23/23,606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,667.39

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