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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.80, 32,317.92 and 13,346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.80, 32,317.92 and 13,346.82 is: 18,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.80 : 32,317.92 = 13,346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.80/32,317.92 = 13,346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.80x = 32,317.92 × 13,346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.80x = 431,341,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,341,461.01/23,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,417.81

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