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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.93, 32,259.05 and 13,307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.93, 32,259.05 and 13,307.84 is: 18,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.93 : 32,259.05 = 13,307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.93/32,259.05 = 13,307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.93x = 32,259.05 × 13,307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.93x = 429,298,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,298,389.87/23,381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,360.27

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