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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.40, 32,298.46 and 13,336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.40, 32,298.46 and 13,336.04 is: 18,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.40 : 32,298.46 = 13,336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.40/32,298.46 = 13,336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.40x = 32,298.46 × 13,336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.40x = 430,733,554.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,733,554.50/23,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.60

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