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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,466.78, 32,384.43 and 13,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,466.78, 32,384.43 and 13,396.59 is: 18,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,466.78 : 32,384.43 = 13,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,466.78/32,384.43 = 13,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,466.78x = 32,384.43 × 13,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,466.78x = 433,840,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,840,931.09/23,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.45

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