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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.31, 32,309.96 and 13,340.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.31, 32,309.96 and 13,340.75 is: 18,409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.31 : 32,309.96 = 13,340.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.31/32,309.96 = 13,340.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.31x = 32,309.96 × 13,340.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.31x = 431,038,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,038,870.62/23,414.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.21

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