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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.84, 32,254.58 and 13,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.84, 32,254.58 and 13,301.72 is: 18,357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.84 : 32,254.58 = 13,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.84/32,254.58 = 13,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.84x = 32,254.58 × 13,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.84x = 429,041,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,041,391.88/23,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.98

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