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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.80, 32,260.26 and 13,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.80, 32,260.26 and 13,308.72 is: 18,361.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.80 : 32,260.26 = 13,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.80/32,260.26 = 13,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.80x = 32,260.26 × 13,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.80x = 429,342,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,342,767.47/23,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.48

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