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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,457.93, 32,371.31 and 13,386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,457.93, 32,371.31 and 13,386.19 is: 18,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,457.93 : 32,371.31 = 13,386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,457.93/32,371.31 = 13,386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,457.93x = 32,371.31 × 13,386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,457.93x = 433,328,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,328,506.21/23,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.58

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