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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,557.41, 32,511.51 and 13,486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,557.41, 32,511.51 and 13,486.68 is: 18,612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,557.41 : 32,511.51 = 13,486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,557.41/32,511.51 = 13,486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,557.41x = 32,511.51 × 13,486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,557.41x = 438,472,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,472,331.69/23,557.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,612.93

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