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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.96, 32,272.62 and 13,313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.96, 32,272.62 and 13,313.88 is: 18,373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.96 : 32,272.62 = 13,313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.96/32,272.62 = 13,313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.96x = 32,272.62 × 13,313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.96x = 429,673,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,673,789.97/23,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.15

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