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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.20, 32,252.48 and 13,301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.20, 32,252.48 and 13,301.52 is: 18,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.20 : 32,252.48 = 13,301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.20/32,252.48 = 13,301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.20x = 32,252.48 × 13,301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.20x = 429,006,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,006,870.20/23,372.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.44

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