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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.03, 32,386.82 and 13,396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.03, 32,386.82 and 13,396.98 is: 18,489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.03 : 32,386.82 = 13,396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.03/32,386.82 = 13,396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.03x = 32,386.82 × 13,396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.03x = 433,885,579.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,885,579.80/23,467.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.16

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