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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.66, 32,497.85 and 13,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.66, 32,497.85 and 13,480.34 is: 18,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.66 : 32,497.85 = 13,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.66/32,497.85 = 13,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.66x = 32,497.85 × 13,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.66x = 438,082,067.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,082,067.27/23,548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.27

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