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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,386.59, 32,271.80 and 13,314.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,386.59, 32,271.80 and 13,314.69 is: 18,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,386.59 : 32,271.80 = 13,314.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,386.59/32,271.80 = 13,314.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,386.59x = 32,271.80 × 13,314.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,386.59x = 429,688,946.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,688,946.17/23,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.30

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