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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,427.32, 32,328.24 and 13,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,427.32, 32,328.24 and 13,354.32 is: 18,428.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,427.32 : 32,328.24 = 13,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,427.32/32,328.24 = 13,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,427.32x = 32,328.24 × 13,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,427.32x = 431,721,662.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,721,662.00/23,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,428.13

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