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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.20, 32,507.61 and 13,485.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.20, 32,507.61 and 13,485.15 is: 18,608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.20 : 32,507.61 = 13,485.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.20/32,507.61 = 13,485.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.20x = 32,507.61 × 13,485.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.20x = 438,369,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,369,996.99/23,557.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,608.75

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