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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.44, 32,368.50 and 13,385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.44, 32,368.50 and 13,385.28 is: 18,469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.44 : 32,368.50 = 13,385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.44/32,368.50 = 13,385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.44x = 32,368.50 × 13,385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.44x = 433,261,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,261,435.68/23,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.32

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