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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.81, 32,309.22 and 13,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.81, 32,309.22 and 13,341.32 is: 18,409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.81 : 32,309.22 = 13,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.81/32,309.22 = 13,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.81x = 32,309.22 × 13,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.81x = 431,047,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,047,642.97/23,414.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.19

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