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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.69, 32,266.79 and 13,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.69, 32,266.79 and 13,313.58 is: 18,371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.69 : 32,266.79 = 13,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.69/32,266.79 = 13,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.69x = 32,266.79 × 13,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.69x = 429,586,423.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,586,423.44/23,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,371.98

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