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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.98, 32,384.79 and 13,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.98, 32,384.79 and 13,391.12 is: 18,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.98 : 32,384.79 = 13,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.98/32,384.79 = 13,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.98x = 32,384.79 × 13,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.98x = 433,668,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,668,690.03/23,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.53

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