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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.36, 32,244.12 and 13,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.36, 32,244.12 and 13,297.08 is: 18,348.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.36 : 32,244.12 = 13,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.36/32,244.12 = 13,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.36x = 32,244.12 × 13,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.36x = 428,752,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,752,643.17/23,367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.36

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