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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.76, 32,281.79 and 13,316.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.76, 32,281.79 and 13,316.81 is: 18,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.76 : 32,281.79 = 13,316.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.76/32,281.79 = 13,316.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.76x = 32,281.79 × 13,316.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.76x = 429,890,310.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,890,310.80/23,389.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.42

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