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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,387.46, 32,274.69 and 13,315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,387.46, 32,274.69 and 13,315.38 is: 18,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,387.46 : 32,274.69 = 13,315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,387.46/32,274.69 = 13,315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,387.46x = 32,274.69 × 13,315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,387.46x = 429,749,761.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,749,761.73/23,387.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.22

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