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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.93, 32,372.69 and 13,387.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.93, 32,372.69 and 13,387.19 is: 18,473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.93 : 32,372.69 = 13,387.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.93/32,372.69 = 13,387.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.93x = 32,372.69 × 13,387.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.93x = 433,379,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,379,351.84/23,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,473.96

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