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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.13, 32,481.42 and 13,464.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.13, 32,481.42 and 13,464.95 is: 18,581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.13 : 32,481.42 = 13,464.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.13/32,481.42 = 13,464.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.13x = 32,481.42 × 13,464.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.13x = 437,360,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,360,533.82/23,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.73

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