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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.83, 32,258.73 and 13,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.83, 32,258.73 and 13,304.72 is: 18,362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.83 : 32,258.73 = 13,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.83/32,258.73 = 13,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.83x = 32,258.73 × 13,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.83x = 429,193,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,193,370.21/23,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.13

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