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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.43, 32,447.13 and 13,441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.43, 32,447.13 and 13,441.09 is: 18,548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.43 : 32,447.13 = 13,441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.43/32,447.13 = 13,441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.43x = 32,447.13 × 13,441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.43x = 436,124,799.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,124,799.49/23,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,548.69

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