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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.14, 32,582.39 and 13,532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.14, 32,582.39 and 13,532.58 is: 18,674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.14 : 32,582.39 = 13,532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.14/32,582.39 = 13,532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.14x = 32,582.39 × 13,532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.14x = 440,923,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,923,731.60/23,611.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,674.39

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