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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.72, 32,581.64 and 13,535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.72, 32,581.64 and 13,535.22 is: 18,681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.72 : 32,581.64 = 13,535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.72/32,581.64 = 13,535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.72x = 32,581.64 × 13,535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.72x = 440,999,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,999,597.68/23,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,681.11

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