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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.57, 32,249.58 and 13,297.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.57, 32,249.58 and 13,297.79 is: 18,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.57 : 32,249.58 = 13,297.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.57/32,249.58 = 13,297.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.57x = 32,249.58 × 13,297.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.57x = 428,848,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,848,142.43/23,369.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.71

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