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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,554.99, 32,507.70 and 13,486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,554.99, 32,507.70 and 13,486.59 is: 18,612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,554.99 : 32,507.70 = 13,486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,554.99/32,507.70 = 13,486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,554.99x = 32,507.70 × 13,486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,554.99x = 438,417,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,417,971.17/23,554.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.53

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