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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.93, 32,580.84 and 13,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.93, 32,580.84 and 13,537.30 is: 18,682.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.93 : 32,580.84 = 13,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.93/32,580.84 = 13,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.93x = 32,580.84 × 13,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.93x = 441,056,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,056,605.33/23,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.56

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