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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.94, 32,267.13 and 13,313.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.94, 32,267.13 and 13,313.83 is: 18,372.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.94 : 32,267.13 = 13,313.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.94/32,267.13 = 13,313.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.94x = 32,267.13 × 13,313.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.94x = 429,599,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,599,083.41/23,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.33

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