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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.86, 32,264.22 and 13,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.86, 32,264.22 and 13,308.72 is: 18,367.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.86 : 32,264.22 = 13,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.86/32,264.22 = 13,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.86x = 32,264.22 × 13,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.86x = 429,395,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,395,470.00/23,377.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.61

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