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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.14, 32,388.42 and 13,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.14, 32,388.42 and 13,398.70 is: 18,489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.14 : 32,388.42 = 13,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.14/32,388.42 = 13,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.14x = 32,388.42 × 13,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.14x = 433,962,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,962,723.05/23,470.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,489.99

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