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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.70, 32,244.33 and 13,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.70, 32,244.33 and 13,294.96 is: 18,347.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.70 : 32,244.33 = 13,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.70/32,244.33 = 13,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.70x = 32,244.33 × 13,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.70x = 428,687,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,687,077.58/23,364.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.64

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