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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.44, 32,266.46 and 13,313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.44, 32,266.46 and 13,313.34 is: 18,371.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.44 : 32,266.46 = 13,313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.44/32,266.46 = 13,313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.44x = 32,266.46 × 13,313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.44x = 429,574,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,574,352.58/23,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,371.66

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