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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,556.96, 32,507.92 and 13,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,556.96, 32,507.92 and 13,485.06 is: 18,608.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,556.96 : 32,507.92 = 13,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,556.96/32,507.92 = 13,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,556.96x = 32,507.92 × 13,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,556.96x = 438,371,251.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,371,251.68/23,556.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.99

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