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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.49, 32,573.58 and 13,537.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.49, 32,573.58 and 13,537.62 is: 18,676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.49 : 32,573.58 = 13,537.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.49/32,573.58 = 13,537.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.49x = 32,573.58 × 13,537.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.49x = 440,968,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,968,748.08/23,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,676.02

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