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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,413.59, 32,307.53 and 13,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,413.59, 32,307.53 and 13,340.09 is: 18,407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,413.59 : 32,307.53 = 13,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,413.59/32,307.53 = 13,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,413.59x = 32,307.53 × 13,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,413.59x = 430,985,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,985,371.95/23,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,407.49

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