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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,363.65, 32,242.37 and 13,291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,363.65, 32,242.37 and 13,291.69 is: 18,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,363.65 : 32,242.37 = 13,291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,363.65/32,242.37 = 13,291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,363.65x = 32,242.37 × 13,291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,363.65x = 428,555,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,555,520.45/23,363.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.83

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