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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.39, 32,256.96 and 13,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.39, 32,256.96 and 13,298.88 is: 18,354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.39 : 32,256.96 = 13,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.39/32,256.96 = 13,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.39x = 32,256.96 × 13,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.39x = 428,981,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,981,440.20/23,372.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,354.20

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