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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.39, 32,502.14 and 13,481.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.39, 32,502.14 and 13,481.91 is: 18,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.39 : 32,502.14 = 13,481.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.39/32,502.14 = 13,481.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.39x = 32,502.14 × 13,481.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.39x = 438,190,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,190,797.48/23,553.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.15

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