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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,560.02, 32,503.57 and 13,483.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,560.02, 32,503.57 and 13,483.08 is: 18,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,560.02 : 32,503.57 = 13,483.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,560.02/32,503.57 = 13,483.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,560.02x = 32,503.57 × 13,483.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,560.02x = 438,248,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,248,234.60/23,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.35

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