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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,456.61, 32,369.52 and 13,108.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,456.61, 32,369.52 and 13,108.45 is: 18,089.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,456.61 : 32,369.52 = 13,108.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,456.61/32,369.52 = 13,108.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,456.61x = 32,369.52 × 13,108.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,456.61x = 424,314,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,314,186.29/23,456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.32

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