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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.18, 32,503.82 and 13,483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.18, 32,503.82 and 13,483.78 is: 18,608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.18 : 32,503.82 = 13,483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.18/32,503.82 = 13,483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.18x = 32,503.82 × 13,483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.18x = 438,274,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,274,209.36/23,552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.65

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