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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.43, 32,266.20 and 13,311.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.43, 32,266.20 and 13,311.91 is: 18,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.43 : 32,266.20 = 13,311.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.43/32,266.20 = 13,311.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.43x = 32,266.20 × 13,311.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.43x = 429,524,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,524,750.44/23,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.55

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