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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.66, 32,315.36 and 13,344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.66, 32,315.36 and 13,344.88 is: 18,416.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.66 : 32,315.36 = 13,344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.66/32,315.36 = 13,344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.66x = 32,315.36 × 13,344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.66x = 431,244,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,244,423.55/23,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.14

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