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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.28, 32,251.80 and 13,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.28, 32,251.80 and 13,300.24 is: 18,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.28 : 32,251.80 = 13,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.28/32,251.80 = 13,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.28x = 32,251.80 × 13,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.28x = 428,956,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,956,680.43/23,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.79

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