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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.07, 32,259.63 and 13,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.07, 32,259.63 and 13,301.35 is: 18,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.07 : 32,259.63 = 13,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.07/32,259.63 = 13,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.07x = 32,259.63 × 13,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.07x = 429,096,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,096,629.50/23,375.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.02

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