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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.36, 32,315.46 and 13,346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.36, 32,315.46 and 13,346.35 is: 18,418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.36 : 32,315.46 = 13,346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.36/32,315.46 = 13,346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.36x = 32,315.46 × 13,346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.36x = 431,293,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,293,439.57/23,416.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.47

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