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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,418.54, 32,315.13 and 13,344.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,418.54, 32,315.13 and 13,344.89 is: 18,414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,418.54 : 32,315.13 = 13,344.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,418.54/32,315.13 = 13,344.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,418.54x = 32,315.13 × 13,344.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,418.54x = 431,241,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,241,693.61/23,418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,414.54

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