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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.52, 32,309.88 and 13,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.52, 32,309.88 and 13,343.60 is: 18,413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.52 : 32,309.88 = 13,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.52/32,309.88 = 13,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.52x = 32,309.88 × 13,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.52x = 431,130,114.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,130,114.77/23,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.72

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