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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,380, 32,264.40 and 13,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,380, 32,264.40 and 13,444 is: 18,552.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,380 : 32,264.40 = 13,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,380/32,264.40 = 13,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,380x = 32,264.40 × 13,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,380x = 433,762,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,762,593.60/23,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.72

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