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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.14, 32,381.85 and 13,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.14, 32,381.85 and 13,396.74 is: 18,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.14 : 32,381.85 = 13,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.14/32,381.85 = 13,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.14x = 32,381.85 × 13,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.14x = 433,811,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,811,225.17/23,465.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.48

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