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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,610.33, 32,579.55 and 13,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,610.33, 32,579.55 and 13,536 is: 18,678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,610.33 : 32,579.55 = 13,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,610.33/32,579.55 = 13,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,610.33x = 32,579.55 × 13,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,610.33x = 440,996,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,996,788.80/23,610.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,678.13

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