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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.53, 32,385.51 and 13,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.53, 32,385.51 and 13,391.66 is: 18,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.53 : 32,385.51 = 13,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.53/32,385.51 = 13,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.53x = 32,385.51 × 13,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.53x = 433,695,738.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,695,738.85/23,465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.25

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