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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.29, 32,445.59 and 13,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.29, 32,445.59 and 13,439.96 is: 18,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.29 : 32,445.59 = 13,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.29/32,445.59 = 13,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.29x = 32,445.59 × 13,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.29x = 436,067,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,067,202.35/23,511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.14

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