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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.25, 32,312.52 and 13,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.25, 32,312.52 and 13,344.23 is: 18,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.25 : 32,312.52 = 13,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.25/32,312.52 = 13,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.25x = 32,312.52 × 13,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.25x = 431,185,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,185,698.76/23,414.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.52

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