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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.76, 32,255.37 and 13,301.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.76, 32,255.37 and 13,301.99 is: 18,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.76 : 32,255.37 = 13,301.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.76/32,255.37 = 13,301.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.76x = 32,255.37 × 13,301.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.76x = 429,060,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,060,447.91/23,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.50

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