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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.37, 32,309.43 and 13,343.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.37, 32,309.43 and 13,343.99 is: 18,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.37 : 32,309.43 = 13,343.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.37/32,309.43 = 13,343.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.37x = 32,309.43 × 13,343.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.37x = 431,136,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,136,710.83/23,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.12

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