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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,556.78, 32,499.09 and 13,479.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,556.78, 32,499.09 and 13,479.84 is: 18,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,556.78 : 32,499.09 = 13,479.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,556.78/32,499.09 = 13,479.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,556.78x = 32,499.09 × 13,479.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,556.78x = 438,082,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,082,533.35/23,556.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.88

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