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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.44, 32,385.96 and 13,397.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.44, 32,385.96 and 13,397.52 is: 18,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.44 : 32,385.96 = 13,397.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.44/32,385.96 = 13,397.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.44x = 32,385.96 × 13,397.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.44x = 433,891,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,891,546.82/23,467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.09

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