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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.41, 32,503.78 and 13,480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.41, 32,503.78 and 13,480.62 is: 18,604.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.41 : 32,503.78 = 13,480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.41/32,503.78 = 13,480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.41x = 32,503.78 × 13,480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.41x = 438,171,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,171,106.74/23,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.09

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