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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.94, 32,379.75 and 13,393.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.94, 32,379.75 and 13,393.02 is: 18,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.94 : 32,379.75 = 13,393.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.94/32,379.75 = 13,393.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.94x = 32,379.75 × 13,393.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.94x = 433,662,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,662,639.35/23,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.88

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