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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489, 32,414.82 and 13,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489, 32,414.82 and 13,553 is: 18,703.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489 : 32,414.82 = 13,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489/32,414.82 = 13,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489x = 32,414.82 × 13,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489x = 439,318,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,318,055.46/23,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,703.14

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