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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.66, 32,393.97 and 13,403.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.66, 32,393.97 and 13,403.04 is: 18,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.66 : 32,393.97 = 13,403.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.66/32,393.97 = 13,403.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.66x = 32,393.97 × 13,403.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.66x = 434,177,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,177,675.67/23,475.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,494.80

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