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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.76, 32,267.04 and 13,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.76, 32,267.04 and 13,448 is: 18,552.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.76 : 32,267.04 = 13,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.76/32,267.04 = 13,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.76x = 32,267.04 × 13,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.76x = 433,927,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,927,153.92/23,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.01

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