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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,460.96, 32,382.96 and 13,394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,460.96, 32,382.96 and 13,394.96 is: 18,488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,460.96 : 32,382.96 = 13,394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,460.96/32,382.96 = 13,394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,460.96x = 32,382.96 × 13,394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,460.96x = 433,768,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,768,453.88/23,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.95

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