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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.68, 32,484.69 and 13,466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.68, 32,484.69 and 13,466.76 is: 18,579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.68 : 32,484.69 = 13,466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.68/32,484.69 = 13,466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.68x = 32,484.69 × 13,466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.68x = 437,463,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,463,523.90/23,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.35

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