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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,361.92, 32,239.44 and 13,290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,361.92, 32,239.44 and 13,290.32 is: 18,340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,361.92 : 32,239.44 = 13,290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,361.92/32,239.44 = 13,290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,361.92x = 32,239.44 × 13,290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,361.92x = 428,472,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,472,474.22/23,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.64

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