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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.33, 32,282.57 and 13,317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.33, 32,282.57 and 13,317.37 is: 18,380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.33 : 32,282.57 = 13,317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.33/32,282.57 = 13,317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.33x = 32,282.57 × 13,317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.33x = 429,918,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,918,881.83/23,390.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.20

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