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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.58, 32,382.95 and 13,395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.58, 32,382.95 and 13,395.40 is: 18,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.58 : 32,382.95 = 13,395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.58/32,382.95 = 13,395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.58x = 32,382.95 × 13,395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.58x = 433,782,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,782,420.50/23,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,481.96

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