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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,439.20, 32,348.03 and 13,368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,439.20, 32,348.03 and 13,368.06 is: 18,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,439.20 : 32,348.03 = 13,368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,439.20/32,348.03 = 13,368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,439.20x = 32,348.03 × 13,368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,439.20x = 432,430,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,430,339.08/23,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,449.03

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