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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.34, 32,314.96 and 13,343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.34, 32,314.96 and 13,343.65 is: 18,409.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.34 : 32,314.96 = 13,343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.34/32,314.96 = 13,343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.34x = 32,314.96 × 13,343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.34x = 431,199,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,199,516.00/23,422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,409.75

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