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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.72, 32,259.06 and 13,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.72, 32,259.06 and 13,304.40 is: 18,359.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.72 : 32,259.06 = 13,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.72/32,259.06 = 13,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.72x = 32,259.06 × 13,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.72x = 429,187,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,187,437.86/23,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.61

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