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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.94, 32,282.78 and 13,323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.94, 32,282.78 and 13,323.54 is: 18,387.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.94 : 32,282.78 = 13,323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.94/32,282.78 = 13,323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.94x = 32,282.78 × 13,323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.94x = 430,120,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,120,910.64/23,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.57

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