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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.93, 32,376.61 and 13,389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.93, 32,376.61 and 13,389.17 is: 18,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.93 : 32,376.61 = 13,389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.93/32,376.61 = 13,389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.93x = 32,376.61 × 13,389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.93x = 433,495,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,495,868.37/23,460.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,477.35

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