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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.97, 32,236.76 and 13,290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.97, 32,236.76 and 13,290.37 is: 18,340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.97 : 32,236.76 = 13,290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.97/32,236.76 = 13,290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.97x = 32,236.76 × 13,290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.97x = 428,438,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,438,420.64/23,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.71

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