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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.79, 32,317.34 and 13,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.79, 32,317.34 and 13,348.40 is: 18,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.79 : 32,317.34 = 13,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.79/32,317.34 = 13,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.79x = 32,317.34 × 13,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.79x = 431,384,552.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,384,552.93/23,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,422.02

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