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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.67, 32,444.72 and 13,439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.67, 32,444.72 and 13,439.33 is: 18,546.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.67 : 32,444.72 = 13,439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.67/32,444.72 = 13,439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.67x = 32,444.72 × 13,439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.67x = 436,035,251.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,035,251.32/23,510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,546.27

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