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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.30, 32,578.80 and 13,539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.30, 32,578.80 and 13,539.17 is: 18,682.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.30 : 32,578.80 = 13,539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.30/32,578.80 = 13,539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.30x = 32,578.80 × 13,539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.30x = 441,089,748.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,089,748.70/23,610.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,682.09

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