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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,504.06, 32,436.21 and 13,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,504.06, 32,436.21 and 13,294.26 is: 18,346.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,504.06 : 32,436.21 = 13,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,504.06/32,436.21 = 13,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,504.06x = 32,436.21 × 13,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,504.06x = 431,215,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,215,180.50/23,504.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.42

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