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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.50, 32,256.68 and 13,305.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.50, 32,256.68 and 13,305.35 is: 18,358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.50 : 32,256.68 = 13,305.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.50/32,256.68 = 13,305.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.50x = 32,256.68 × 13,305.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.50x = 429,186,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,186,189.43/23,377.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.94

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