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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.83, 32,581.62 and 13,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.83, 32,581.62 and 13,537.50 is: 18,680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.83 : 32,581.62 = 13,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.83/32,581.62 = 13,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.83x = 32,581.62 × 13,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.83x = 441,073,680.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,073,680.75/23,611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.20

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