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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.76, 32,501.28 and 13,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.76, 32,501.28 and 13,481.28 is: 18,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.76 : 32,501.28 = 13,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.76/32,501.28 = 13,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.76x = 32,501.28 × 13,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.76x = 438,158,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,158,856.04/23,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.29

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