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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.62, 32,305.50 and 13,339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.62, 32,305.50 and 13,339.69 is: 18,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.62 : 32,305.50 = 13,339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.62/32,305.50 = 13,339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.62x = 32,305.50 × 13,339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.62x = 430,945,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,945,274.53/23,407.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.47

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