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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.44, 32,269.41 and 13,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.44, 32,269.41 and 13,310.88 is: 18,369.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.44 : 32,269.41 = 13,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.44/32,269.41 = 13,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.44x = 32,269.41 × 13,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.44x = 429,534,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,534,244.18/23,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.95

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