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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.82, 32,507.01 and 13,484.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.82, 32,507.01 and 13,484.04 is: 18,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.82 : 32,507.01 = 13,484.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.82/32,507.01 = 13,484.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.82x = 32,507.01 × 13,484.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.82x = 438,325,823.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,325,823.12/23,555.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.96

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