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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.58, 32,245.96 and 13,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.58, 32,245.96 and 13,295.48 is: 18,349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.58 : 32,245.96 = 13,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.58/32,245.96 = 13,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.58x = 32,245.96 × 13,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.58x = 428,725,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,725,516.26/23,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.38

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