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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.31, 32,504.43 and 13,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.31, 32,504.43 and 13,481.44 is: 18,603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.31 : 32,504.43 = 13,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.31/32,504.43 = 13,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.31x = 32,504.43 × 13,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.31x = 438,206,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,206,522.78/23,555.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.30

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