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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,450.65, 32,364.61 and 13,380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,450.65, 32,364.61 and 13,380.55 is: 18,466.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,450.65 : 32,364.61 = 13,380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,450.65/32,364.61 = 13,380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,450.65x = 32,364.61 × 13,380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,450.65x = 433,056,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,056,167.97/23,450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,466.70

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