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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.64, 32,505.71 and 13,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.64, 32,505.71 and 13,482.72 is: 18,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.64 : 32,505.71 = 13,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.64/32,505.71 = 13,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.64x = 32,505.71 × 13,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.64x = 438,265,318.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,265,318.92/23,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.91

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