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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,323.29, 32,187.01 and 13,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,323.29, 32,187.01 and 13,253.44 is: 18,290.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,323.29 : 32,187.01 = 13,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,323.29/32,187.01 = 13,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,323.29x = 32,187.01 × 13,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,323.29x = 426,588,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,588,605.81/23,323.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.24

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