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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.08, 32,688.54 and 13,477.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.08, 32,688.54 and 13,477.08 is: 18,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.08 : 32,688.54 = 13,477.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.08/32,688.54 = 13,477.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.08x = 32,688.54 × 13,477.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.08x = 440,546,068.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,546,068.66/23,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.72

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