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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,446.61, 32,358.92 and 13,377.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,446.61, 32,358.92 and 13,377.53 is: 18,462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,446.61 : 32,358.92 = 13,377.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,446.61/32,358.92 = 13,377.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,446.61x = 32,358.92 × 13,377.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,446.61x = 432,882,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,882,437.08/23,446.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.48

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