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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.30, 32,244.87 and 13,293.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.30, 32,244.87 and 13,293.49 is: 18,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.30 : 32,244.87 = 13,293.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.30/32,244.87 = 13,293.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.30x = 32,244.87 × 13,293.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.30x = 428,646,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,646,856.90/23,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.45

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