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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.96, 32,359.68 and 13,512.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.96, 32,359.68 and 13,512.96 is: 18,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.96 : 32,359.68 = 13,512.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.96/32,359.68 = 13,512.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.96x = 32,359.68 × 13,512.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.96x = 437,275,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,275,061.45/23,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,647.95

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