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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.34, 32,313.58 and 13,342.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.34, 32,313.58 and 13,342.65 is: 18,408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.34 : 32,313.58 = 13,342.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.34/32,313.58 = 13,342.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.34x = 32,313.58 × 13,342.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.34x = 431,148,788.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,148,788.19/23,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,408.37

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