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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.91, 32,509.44 and 13,485.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.91, 32,509.44 and 13,485.18 is: 18,610.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.91 : 32,509.44 = 13,485.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.91/32,509.44 = 13,485.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.91x = 32,509.44 × 13,485.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.91x = 438,395,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,395,650.10/23,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,610.86

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