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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,362.92, 32,240.82 and 13,291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,362.92, 32,240.82 and 13,291.32 is: 18,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,362.92 : 32,240.82 = 13,291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,362.92/32,240.82 = 13,291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,362.92x = 32,240.82 × 13,291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,362.92x = 428,523,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,523,055.68/23,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.02

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