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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.81, 32,571.41 and 13,397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.81, 32,571.41 and 13,397.15 is: 18,483.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.81 : 32,571.41 = 13,397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.81/32,571.41 = 13,397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.81x = 32,571.41 × 13,397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.81x = 436,364,079.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,364,079.92/23,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.89

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