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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,367.82, 32,246.46 and 13,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,367.82, 32,246.46 and 13,295.32 is: 18,346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,367.82 : 32,246.46 = 13,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,367.82/32,246.46 = 13,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,367.82x = 32,246.46 × 13,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,367.82x = 428,726,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,726,843.33/23,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.89

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