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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.39, 32,258.25 and 13,303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.39, 32,258.25 and 13,303.34 is: 18,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.39 : 32,258.25 = 13,303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.39/32,258.25 = 13,303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.39x = 32,258.25 × 13,303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.39x = 429,142,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,142,427.23/23,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.73

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