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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.54, 32,383.77 and 13,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.54, 32,383.77 and 13,394.43 is: 18,485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.54 : 32,383.77 = 13,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.54/32,383.77 = 13,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.54x = 32,383.77 × 13,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.54x = 433,762,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,762,066.57/23,464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.86

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