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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.32, 32,451.84 and 13,440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.32, 32,451.84 and 13,440.24 is: 18,550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.32 : 32,451.84 = 13,440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.32/32,451.84 = 13,440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.32x = 32,451.84 × 13,440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.32x = 436,160,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,160,518.04/23,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,550.30

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