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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.20, 32,242.13 and 13,292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.20, 32,242.13 and 13,292.56 is: 18,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.20 : 32,242.13 = 13,292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.20/32,242.13 = 13,292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.20x = 32,242.13 × 13,292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.20x = 428,580,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,580,447.55/23,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.25

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