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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.08, 32,254.92 and 13,301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.08, 32,254.92 and 13,301.97 is: 18,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.08 : 32,254.92 = 13,301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.08/32,254.92 = 13,301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.08x = 32,254.92 × 13,301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.08x = 429,053,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,053,978.19/23,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.33

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