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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.81, 32,243.02 and 13,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.81, 32,243.02 and 13,293.03 is: 18,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.81 : 32,243.02 = 13,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.81/32,243.02 = 13,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.81x = 32,243.02 × 13,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.81x = 428,607,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,607,398.92/23,364.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.14

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