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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.59, 32,384.15 and 13,395.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.59, 32,384.15 and 13,395.81 is: 18,483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.59 : 32,384.15 = 13,395.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.59/32,384.15 = 13,395.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.59x = 32,384.15 × 13,395.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.59x = 433,812,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,812,025.11/23,470.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.21

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