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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.79, 32,327.01 and 13,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.79, 32,327.01 and 13,354.72 is: 18,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.79 : 32,327.01 = 13,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.79/32,327.01 = 13,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.79x = 32,327.01 × 13,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.79x = 431,718,166.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,718,166.99/23,424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.97

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