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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.69, 32,383.55 and 13,394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.69, 32,383.55 and 13,394.62 is: 18,485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.69 : 32,383.55 = 13,394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.69/32,383.55 = 13,394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.69x = 32,383.55 × 13,394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.69x = 433,765,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,765,346.50/23,464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.88

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