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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.94, 32,396.31 and 13,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.94, 32,396.31 and 13,405.02 is: 18,499.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.94 : 32,396.31 = 13,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.94/32,396.31 = 13,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.94x = 32,396.31 × 13,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.94x = 434,273,183.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,273,183.48/23,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,499.44

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