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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.69, 32,380.79 and 13,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.69, 32,380.79 and 13,392.62 is: 18,483.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.69 : 32,380.79 = 13,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.69/32,380.79 = 13,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.69x = 32,380.79 × 13,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.69x = 433,663,454.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,663,454.93/23,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.11

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