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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.63, 32,315.79 and 13,346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.63, 32,315.79 and 13,346.61 is: 18,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.63 : 32,315.79 = 13,346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.63/32,315.79 = 13,346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.63x = 32,315.79 × 13,346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.63x = 431,306,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,306,174.84/23,416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.80

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