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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.99, 32,503.02 and 13,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.99, 32,503.02 and 13,481.38 is: 18,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.99 : 32,503.02 = 13,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.99/32,503.02 = 13,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.99x = 32,503.02 × 13,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.99x = 438,185,401.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,185,401.25/23,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.24

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