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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.89, 32,259.03 and 13,300.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.89, 32,259.03 and 13,300.38 is: 18,356.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.89 : 32,259.03 = 13,300.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.89/32,259.03 = 13,300.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.89x = 32,259.03 × 13,300.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.89x = 429,057,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,057,357.43/23,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.27

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