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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,394.78, 32,286.08 and 13,326.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,394.78, 32,286.08 and 13,326.38 is: 18,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,394.78 : 32,286.08 = 13,326.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,394.78/32,286.08 = 13,326.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,394.78x = 32,286.08 × 13,326.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,394.78x = 430,256,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,256,570.79/23,394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,391.14

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