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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.62, 32,377.56 and 13,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.62, 32,377.56 and 13,389.86 is: 18,478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.62 : 32,377.56 = 13,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.62/32,377.56 = 13,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.62x = 32,377.56 × 13,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.62x = 433,530,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,530,995.54/23,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.31

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