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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.06, 32,408.87 and 13,413.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.06, 32,408.87 and 13,413.01 is: 18,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.06 : 32,408.87 = 13,413.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.06/32,408.87 = 13,413.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.06x = 32,408.87 × 13,413.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.06x = 434,700,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,700,382.84/23,483.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,511.23

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