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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.52, 32,808.51 and 13,565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.52, 32,808.51 and 13,565.86 is: 18,723.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.52 : 32,808.51 = 13,565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.52/32,808.51 = 13,565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.52x = 32,808.51 × 13,565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.52x = 445,075,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,075,571.45/23,771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.06

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