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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.59, 32,362.95 and 13,381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.59, 32,362.95 and 13,381.45 is: 18,464.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.59 : 32,362.95 = 13,381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.59/32,362.95 = 13,381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.59x = 32,362.95 × 13,381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.59x = 433,063,197.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,063,197.28/23,453.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.69

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