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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.59, 32,243.09 and 13,293.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.59, 32,243.09 and 13,293.63 is: 18,349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.59 : 32,243.09 = 13,293.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.59/32,243.09 = 13,293.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.59x = 32,243.09 × 13,293.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.59x = 428,627,642.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,627,642.05/23,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.11

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