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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,440.49, 32,341.48 and 13,365.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,440.49, 32,341.48 and 13,365.25 is: 18,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,440.49 : 32,341.48 = 13,365.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,440.49/32,341.48 = 13,365.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,440.49x = 32,341.48 × 13,365.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,440.49x = 432,252,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,252,033.22/23,440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.40

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