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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.62, 32,308.26 and 13,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.62, 32,308.26 and 13,341.69 is: 18,413.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.62 : 32,308.26 = 13,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.62/32,308.26 = 13,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.62x = 32,308.26 × 13,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.62x = 431,046,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,046,789.36/23,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.23

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