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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.91, 32,505.30 and 13,482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.91, 32,505.30 and 13,482.18 is: 18,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.91 : 32,505.30 = 13,482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.91/32,505.30 = 13,482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.91x = 32,505.30 × 13,482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.91x = 438,242,305.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,242,305.55/23,552.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,606.72

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