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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.08, 32,311.92 and 13,344.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.08, 32,311.92 and 13,344.27 is: 18,413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.08 : 32,311.92 = 13,344.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.08/32,311.92 = 13,344.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.08x = 32,311.92 × 13,344.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.08x = 431,178,984.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,178,984.70/23,416.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.80

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