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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.84, 32,253.56 and 13,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.84, 32,253.56 and 13,299.22 is: 18,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.84 : 32,253.56 = 13,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.84/32,253.56 = 13,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.84x = 32,253.56 × 13,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.84x = 428,947,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,947,190.22/23,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.16

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