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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.59, 32,377.19 and 13,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.59, 32,377.19 and 13,388.76 is: 18,471.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.59 : 32,377.19 = 13,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.59/32,377.19 = 13,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.59x = 32,377.19 × 13,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.59x = 433,490,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,490,359.44/23,467.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,471.87

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