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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.63, 32,270.95 and 13,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.63, 32,270.95 and 13,314.04 is: 18,372.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.63 : 32,270.95 = 13,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.63/32,270.95 = 13,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.63x = 32,270.95 × 13,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.63x = 429,656,719.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,656,719.14/23,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.68

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