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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.57, 32,248.20 and 13,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.57, 32,248.20 and 13,296.79 is: 18,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.57 : 32,248.20 = 13,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.57/32,248.20 = 13,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.57x = 32,248.20 × 13,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.57x = 428,797,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,797,543.28/23,368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,349.33

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