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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,375.89, 32,261.79 and 13,302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,375.89, 32,261.79 and 13,302.38 is: 18,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,375.89 : 32,261.79 = 13,302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,375.89/32,261.79 = 13,302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,375.89x = 32,261.79 × 13,302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,375.89x = 429,158,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,158,590.06/23,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.03

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