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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544.32, 32,485.56 and 13,335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544.32, 32,485.56 and 13,335.44 is: 18,399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544.32 : 32,485.56 = 13,335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544.32/32,485.56 = 13,335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544.32x = 32,485.56 × 13,335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544.32x = 433,209,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,209,236.25/23,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,399.73

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