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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.79, 32,394.99 and 13,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.79, 32,394.99 and 13,404.64 is: 18,497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.79 : 32,394.99 = 13,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.79/32,394.99 = 13,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.79x = 32,394.99 × 13,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.79x = 434,243,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,243,178.75/23,475.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,497.49

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