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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.57, 32,241.98 and 13,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.57, 32,241.98 and 13,292.06 is: 18,342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.57 : 32,241.98 = 13,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.57/32,241.98 = 13,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.57x = 32,241.98 × 13,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.57x = 428,562,332.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,562,332.68/23,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.40

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