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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.16, 32,506.50 and 13,483.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.16, 32,506.50 and 13,483.56 is: 18,607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.16 : 32,506.50 = 13,483.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.16/32,506.50 = 13,483.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.16x = 32,506.50 × 13,483.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.16x = 438,303,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,303,343.14/23,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.53

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