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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,326.59, 32,189.53 and 13,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,326.59, 32,189.53 and 13,253.70 is: 18,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,326.59 : 32,189.53 = 13,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,326.59/32,189.53 = 13,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,326.59x = 32,189.53 × 13,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,326.59x = 426,630,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,630,373.76/23,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.44

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