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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.62, 32,504.42 and 13,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.62, 32,504.42 and 13,484.22 is: 18,609.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.62 : 32,504.42 = 13,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.62/32,504.42 = 13,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.62x = 32,504.42 × 13,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.62x = 438,296,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,296,750.25/23,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.26

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