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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.07, 32,445.27 and 13,439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.07, 32,445.27 and 13,439.73 is: 18,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.07 : 32,445.27 = 13,439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.07/32,445.27 = 13,439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.07x = 32,445.27 × 13,439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.07x = 436,055,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,055,439.15/23,511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.81

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