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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.92, 32,266.58 and 13,310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.92, 32,266.58 and 13,310.15 is: 18,367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.92 : 32,266.58 = 13,310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.92/32,266.58 = 13,310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.92x = 32,266.58 × 13,310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.92x = 429,472,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,472,858.45/23,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.73

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