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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.59, 32,244.47 and 13,294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.59, 32,244.47 and 13,294.63 is: 18,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.59 : 32,244.47 = 13,294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.59/32,244.47 = 13,294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.59x = 32,244.47 × 13,294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.59x = 428,678,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,678,298.20/23,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.49

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