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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,551.62, 32,503.04 and 13,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,551.62, 32,503.04 and 13,483.22 is: 18,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,551.62 : 32,503.04 = 13,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,551.62/32,503.04 = 13,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,551.62x = 32,503.04 × 13,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,551.62x = 438,245,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,245,459.62/23,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.87

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