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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,416.88, 32,314.26 and 13,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,416.88, 32,314.26 and 13,347.50 is: 18,418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,416.88 : 32,314.26 = 13,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,416.88/32,314.26 = 13,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,416.88x = 32,314.26 × 13,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,416.88x = 431,314,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,314,585.35/23,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.96

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