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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.54, 32,376.50 and 13,389.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.54, 32,376.50 and 13,389.51 is: 18,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.54 : 32,376.50 = 13,389.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.54/32,376.50 = 13,389.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.54x = 32,376.50 × 13,389.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.54x = 433,505,470.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,505,470.52/23,459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.86

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