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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.83, 32,257.35 and 13,303.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.83, 32,257.35 and 13,303.72 is: 18,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.83 : 32,257.35 = 13,303.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.83/32,257.35 = 13,303.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.83x = 32,257.35 × 13,303.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.83x = 429,142,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,142,752.34/23,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.75

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