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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.34, 32,316.34 and 13,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.34, 32,316.34 and 13,344.65 is: 18,411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.34 : 32,316.34 = 13,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.34/32,316.34 = 13,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.34x = 32,316.34 × 13,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.34x = 431,250,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,250,246.58/23,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,411.13

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