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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.06, 32,579.52 and 13,536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.06, 32,579.52 and 13,536.19 is: 18,678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.06 : 32,579.52 = 13,536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.06/32,579.52 = 13,536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.06x = 32,579.52 × 13,536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.06x = 441,002,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,002,572.83/23,610.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.59

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